This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Pohser family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Pohser Family History

Pohser 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: Pohler, Poser, Pooser, Poyser, Porter, Power, Noser, Ohler, Roser

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Pohser family from?

You can see how Pohser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pohser family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohser's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pohser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pohser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Pohser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Pohser

Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Pohser. 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.

View all Pohser immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Pohser. For the veterans among your Pohser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pohser military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pohser family history

Discover More

What is the average Pohser lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohser 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pohser family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial