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Poelking Family History

Poelking 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: Peeling, Doelling, Poepping, Koelling, Hoelting, Poling, Wolking

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Where is the Poelking family from?

You can see how Poelking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poelking family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Poelking families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poelking's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poelking families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poelking 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 Poelking ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poelking. 100% of Poelking women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Poelking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Poelking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poelking 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Poelking. 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 138 military records available for the last name Poelking. For the veterans among your Poelking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poelking lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Poelking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Poelking in 1965 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poelking 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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