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Pfohlman Family History

Pfohlman 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: Pohlman, Polman, Wohlman, Pollman, Fehlman, Poelman, Follman, Rohlman

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Where is the Pfohlman family from?

You can see how Pfohlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfohlman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfohlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pfohlman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfohlman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfohlman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfohlman 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 Pfohlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfohlman. 100% of Pfohlman men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Pfohlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Pfohlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfohlman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pfohlman. 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 26 military records available for the last name Pfohlman. For the veterans among your Pfohlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfohlman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pfohlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pfohlman in 1962 was 57, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfohlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfohlman 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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