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Pohnman Family History

Pohnman 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: Pohlman, Polman, Kohrman, Portman, Gohman, Wohlman, Pollman, Poorman

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Where is the Pohnman family from?

You can see how Pohnman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohnman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pohnman family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohnman's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pohnman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Pohnman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohnman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pohnman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pohnman. For the veterans among your Pohnman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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