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Pohndorff Family History

Pohndorff 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: Orndorff, Bohnhoff, Nondorf, Orendorff, Pottorff, Wendorff, Mundorff

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Where is the Pohndorff family from?

You can see how Pohndorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohndorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pohndorff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohndorff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pohndorff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Pohndorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohndorff 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Pohndorff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pohndorff. For the veterans among your Pohndorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohndorff lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Pohndorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pohndorff in 1992 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohndorff 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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