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Pohlner Family History

Pohlner 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: Pohler, Ohler, Lohner, Rohner, Poyner, Pooler, Bohner, Poller, Kohler

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Where is the Pohlner family from?

You can see how Pohlner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pohlner family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pohlner's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Pohlner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohlner 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 Pohlner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pohlner. 100% of Pohlner 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
    100%

What Pohlner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Pohlner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlner 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Pohlner. 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 104 military records available for the last name Pohlner. For the veterans among your Pohlner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohlner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Pohlner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pohlner in 1959 was 36, and 55 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pohlner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohlner 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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