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Poehl Family History

Poehl Surname Meaning

German (Pöhl): habitational name from the island of Poel near Wismar. Compare Pohl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poehl family from?

You can see how Poehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poehl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Poehl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Poehl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Poehl families in 1880.
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What did your Poehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poehl. 87% of Poehl men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Poehl women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poehl were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    87%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    75%
  • Maid
    25%

What Poehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Poehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poehl 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Poehl. 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 162 military records available for the last name Poehl. For the veterans among your Poehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poehl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Poehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Poehl in 1963 was 88, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poehl 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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