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Poehling Family History

Poehling 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: Moehling, Roehling, Poehlein, Hoefling, Peeling, Muehling, Doelling

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Where is the Poehling family from?

You can see how Poehling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poehling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Poehling families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Poehling's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Poehling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poehling 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 Poehling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poehling. 28% of Poehling men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Poehling women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poehling were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    28%
  • Stock Clerk
    19%
  • Traveling Salesman
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Poehling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Poehling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poehling 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Poehling. 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 39 military records available for the last name Poehling. For the veterans among your Poehling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poehling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Poehling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Poehling in 1963 was 75, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poehling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poehling 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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