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Poelman Family History

Poelman Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone who lived by a wetland a muddy pool a cognate of North German Pöhlmann (see Poehlmann ).

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


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Where is the Poelman family from?

You can see how Poelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Poelman families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Poelman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Poelman families in 1891.
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What did your Poelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poelman. 40% of Poelman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Poelman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poelman were Painter and Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Poelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poelman 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Poelman. 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 129 military records available for the last name Poelman. For the veterans among your Poelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poelman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Poelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poelman in 1956 was 37, and 90 in 2004.

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