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Poellmann Family History

Poellmann 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: Poehlmann, Bollmann, Pollman, Zellmann, Hellmann, Poelman, Hollmann

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Where is the Poellmann family from?

You can see how Poellmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poellmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poellmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Poellmann families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Poellmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Poellmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poellmann 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 Poellmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sign Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poellmann. 100% of Poellmann men worked as a Sign Painter.

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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

  • Sign Painter
    100%

What Poellmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Poellmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poellmann 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Poellmann. 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 20 military records available for the last name Poellmann. For the veterans among your Poellmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poellmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Poellmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Poellmann in 1964 was 67, and 70 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poellmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poellmann 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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