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Pohlmeier Family History

Pohlmeier 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: Kohlmeier, Kohlmeyer, Lohmeier, Pohler, Domeier, Dobmeier, Piepmeier

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Where is the Pohlmeier family from?

You can see how Pohlmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohlmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Pohlmeier families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Pohlmeier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pohlmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohlmeier 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 Pohlmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pohlmeier. 82% of Pohlmeier men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Quarryman
    19%

What Pohlmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Pohlmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlmeier 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Pohlmeier. 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 73 military records available for the last name Pohlmeier. For the veterans among your Pohlmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohlmeier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pohlmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Pohlmeier in 1956 was 100, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pohlmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohlmeier 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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