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Polehn Family History

Polehn 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: Polen, Nolen, Polman, Dolen, Bolen, Polin, Hoehn, Palen, Molen

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Where is the Polehn family from?

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

There are 52 census records available for the last name Polehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polehn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Polehn. 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 49 military records available for the last name Polehn. For the veterans among your Polehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polehn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Polehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Polehn in 1975 was 77, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polehn 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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