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Poholski Family History

Poholski 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: Podolski, Topolski, Sokolski, Pokorski, Pacholski, Pomorski, Pozorski

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Where is the Poholski family from?

You can see how Poholski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poholski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poholski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Poholski families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Poholski's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Poholski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poholski 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 Poholski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poholski. 100% of Poholski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Poholski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Poholski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poholski 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Poholski. 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 14 military records available for the last name Poholski. For the veterans among your Poholski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poholski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Poholski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Poholski in 1965 was 71, and 74 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poholski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poholski 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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