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Pohzehl Family History

Pohzehl 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: Possehl, Postel, Kozel, Hehl, Pohl, Punzel, Powell, Pehl, Pohler

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Where is the Pohzehl family from?

You can see how Pohzehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohzehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohzehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pohzehl families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohzehl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pohzehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohzehl 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 Pohzehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pohzehl. 100% of Pohzehl 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 Pohzehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Pohzehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohzehl 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 immigration records available for the last name Pohzehl. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pohzehl. For the veterans among your Pohzehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohzehl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Pohzehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pohzehl in 1965 was 86, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohzehl 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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