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Pohm Family History

Pohm 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: Bohm, Pohl, Ohm, Rohm, Poh, Sohm, Hohm, Dohm, John, Pong

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Where is the Pohm family from?

You can see how Pohm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pohm families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pohm's in USA. California had the highest population of Pohm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Pohm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohm 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pohm. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pohm. For the veterans among your Pohm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohm lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pohm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pohm in 1968 was 83, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pohm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohm 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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