This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Poellinger family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Poellinger Family History

Poellinger Surname Meaning

South German (Pöllinger): see Pollinger.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Poellinger family from?

You can see how Poellinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poellinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poellinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Poellinger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poellinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poellinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poellinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Poellinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poellinger. 100% of Poellinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Poellinger women worked as a Clerical.

View Census Data for Poellinger | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

What Poellinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Poellinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poellinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Poellinger

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Poellinger. 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.

View all Poellinger immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Poellinger. For the veterans among your Poellinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Poellinger military records

You've only scratched the surface of Poellinger family history

Discover More

What is the average Poellinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Poellinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poellinger in 1962 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poellinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poellinger 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Poellinger family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial