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Poggenpohl Family History

Poggenpohl 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: Vogelpohl, Rosendahl, Steltenpohl, Hoogenboom, Pagenkopf, Morgenroth

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Where is the Poggenpohl family from?

You can see how Poggenpohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poggenpohl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poggenpohl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Poggenpohl families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Poggenpohl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poggenpohl families in 1880.
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What did your Poggenpohl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poggenpohl. 31% of Poggenpohl men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Poggenpohl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Poggenpohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poggenpohl 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Poggenpohl. 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 107 military records available for the last name Poggenpohl. For the veterans among your Poggenpohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poggenpohl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Poggenpohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poggenpohl in 1963 was 60, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poggenpohl 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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