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Pohly Family History

Pohly 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: Polly, Pohl, Pohle, Pooley, Pool, Pola, Pol, Ohl, Polt, Fohl

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Where is the Pohly family from?

You can see how Pohly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pohly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pohly families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pohly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohly 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 Pohly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pohly. 100% of Pohly men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Pohly women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pohly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Pohly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohly 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Pohly. 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 144 military records available for the last name Pohly. For the veterans among your Pohly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohly lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pohly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pohly in 1958 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pohly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohly 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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