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Poelling Family History

Poelling 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: Doelling, Koelling, Stelling, Bolling, Helling, Rolling, Welling

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Where is the Poelling family from?

You can see how Poelling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poelling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poelling families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poelling's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Poelling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poelling 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 71 census records available for the last name Poelling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poelling 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Poelling. 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 3 military records available for the last name Poelling. For the veterans among your Poelling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poelling lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Poelling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Poelling in 1975 was 68, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poelling 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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