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Pofahl Family History

Pofahl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Pufahl.

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


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Where is the Pofahl family from?

You can see how Pofahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pofahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pofahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Pofahl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Pofahl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pofahl families in 1880.
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What did your Pofahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pofahl. 33% of Pofahl men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Pofahl women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pofahl were Attendant and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Attendant
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Pofahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pofahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pofahl 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Pofahl. 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 427 military records available for the last name Pofahl. For the veterans among your Pofahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pofahl lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pofahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pofahl in 1953 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pofahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pofahl 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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