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Pohelski Family History

Pohelski 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: Poleski, Podolski, Pawelski, Polski, Polanski, Wolski, Kowalski

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Where is the Pohelski family from?

You can see how Pohelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohelski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohelski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pohelski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohelski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pohelski families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Pohelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohelski 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pohelski. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pohelski. For the veterans among your Pohelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohelski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Pohelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pohelski in 1970 was 66, and 82 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohelski 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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