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Pohan Family History

Pohan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mohan, Rohan, Cohan, Polan, Lohan, Bohan, Kohan, Phan, John, Han

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Where is the Pohan family from?

You can see how Pohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pohan families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohan's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Pohan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pohan. 34% of Pohan men worked as a Proprietor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Packing Veg
    34%
  • Coner
    34%

What Pohan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Pohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 180 immigration records available for the last name Pohan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Pohan. For the veterans among your Pohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Pohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pohan in 1964 was 50, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pohan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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