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Pohell Family History

Pohell 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: Powell, Podell, Hell, Pell, Pohl, Rosell, Bothell, Odell, Howell

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Where is the Pohell family from?

You can see how Pohell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohell family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Pohell family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohell's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Pohell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Pohell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pohell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pohell. For the veterans among your Pohell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohell 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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