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Pohlmann Family History

Pohlmann Surname Meaning

North German (also Pöhlmann): variant of Pohl.

South German (Pöhlmann): topographic name from Middle High German bühel ‘hill’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pohlmann family from?

You can see how Pohlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pohlmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Pohlmann families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pohlmann's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pohlmann families in 1891.
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What did your Pohlmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Independent Means and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pohlmann. 100% of Pohlmann men worked as an Independent Means and 100% of Pohlmann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Independent Means
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Pohlmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlmann 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Pohlmann. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Pohlmann. For the veterans among your Pohlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohlmann lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Pohlmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pohlmann in 1946 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohlmann 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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