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Pohley Family History

Pohley 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: Pooley, Pohler, Poley, Pohle, Bohley, Polley, Powley, Cowley, Paley

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Where is the Pohley family from?

You can see how Pohley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pohley families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Pohley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pohley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohley 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 Pohley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pohley. 43% of Pohley men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Pohley women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Pohley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pohley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohley 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Pohley. 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 335 military records available for the last name Pohley. For the veterans among your Pohley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pohley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pohley in 1960 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pohley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohley 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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