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Pholen Family History

Pholen 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: Holen, Polen, Phalen, Tholen, Philen, Pooley, Nolen, Hole, Holten

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Where is the Pholen family from?

You can see how Pholen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pholen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pholen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Pholen family living in Georgia. This was about 14% of all the recorded Pholen's in USA. Georgia and 6 other states had the highest population of Pholen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pholen 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 97 census records available for the last name Pholen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pholen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pholen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pholen. For the veterans among your Pholen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pholen lifespan?

Average Pholen life expectancy in 1978 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pholen 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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