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Pohlig Family History

Pohlig 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: Pohl, Polin, Kohli, Pohler, Poulin, Poli, Polli, Pullig, Pohle, Polit

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Where is the Pohlig family from?

You can see how Pohlig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohlig families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Pohlig families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Pohlig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pohlig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohlig 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 Pohlig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pohlig. 24% of Pohlig men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Pohlig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pohlig were Musician and Teacher.

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Musician
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Pohlig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Pohlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlig 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Pohlig. 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 401 military records available for the last name Pohlig. For the veterans among your Pohlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohlig lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2002, in the United States, Pohlig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pohlig in 1943 was 32, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohlig 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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