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Pohamus Family History

Pohamus 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: Polhamus, Polhemus, Pontius, Shams, Paus, Ramus, Phebus, Haus, Primus

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Where is the Pohamus family from?

You can see how Pohamus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohamus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Pohamus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohamus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pohamus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Pohamus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohamus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pohamus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pohamus. For the veterans among your Pohamus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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