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Poferl Family History

Poferl 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: Power, Powell, Perl, Poer, Hofer, Spoerl, Cofer, Pfeil, Poel, Poser

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Where is the Poferl family from?

You can see how Poferl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poferl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Poferl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Poferl families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Poferl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Poferl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poferl 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 Poferl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poferl. 60% of Poferl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Poferl women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Poferl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Poferl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poferl 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Poferl. 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 62 military records available for the last name Poferl. For the veterans among your Poferl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poferl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Poferl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Poferl in 1965 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poferl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poferl 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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