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Pohlhaus Family History

Pohlhaus 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: Kohlhaas, Polhamus, Paulhus, Gelhaus, Ohlhauser, Holthaus, Nordhaus

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Where is the Pohlhaus family from?

You can see how Pohlhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohlhaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Pohlhaus families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohlhaus's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pohlhaus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Pohlhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlhaus 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pohlhaus. 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 41 military records available for the last name Pohlhaus. For the veterans among your Pohlhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohlhaus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Pohlhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pohlhaus in 1963 was 79, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohlhaus 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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