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Pohner Family History

Pohner 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: Lohner, Rohner, Poyner, Pohler, Bohner, Johner, Posner, Hohner

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Where is the Pohner family from?

You can see how Pohner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Pohner family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohner's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Pohner families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Pohner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohner 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Pohner. 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 746 military records available for the last name Pohner. For the veterans among your Pohner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pohner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pohner in 1963 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohner 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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