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Pohlen Family History

Pohlen 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: Bohlen, Pollen, Pohler, Polen, Pohle, Pooley, Nolen, Ohler, Dolen

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Where is the Pohlen family from?

You can see how Pohlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Pohlen families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pohlen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pohlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohlen 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 Pohlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pohlen. 50% of Pohlen men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Pohlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Pohlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlen 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Pohlen. 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 111 military records available for the last name Pohlen. For the veterans among your Pohlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohlen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pohlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pohlen in 1967 was 81, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pohlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohlen 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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