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Pohhemus Family History

Pohhemus 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: Polhemus, Ohnemus, Polhamus, Porteous, Phebus, Posthumus, Doremus

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Where is the Pohhemus family from?

You can see how Pohhemus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohhemus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohhemus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pohhemus families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pohhemus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pohhemus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Pohhemus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohhemus 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 Pohhemus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pohhemus. For the veterans among your Pohhemus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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