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Pohlman Family History

Pohlman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Pohl Americanized form of German Pohlmann or Pöhlmann (see Poehlmann).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pohlman family from?

You can see how Pohlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pohlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Pohlman families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pohlman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pohlman families in 1891.
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What did your Pohlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pohlman. 60% of Pohlman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Pohlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pohlman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Pohlman. For the veterans among your Pohlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohlman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Pohlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pohlman in 1942 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohlman 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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