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Poelman Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: habitational name for someone who lived by a pool, from Middle Low German pol ‘(muddy) pool’ + man ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Polman, Pollman, Poehlmann, Moehlman, Seelman, Pillman, Spielman

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Poelman Family Origin

Where is the Poelman family from?

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You can see how Poelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poelman families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Poelman families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Poelman's in the UK. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Poelman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Poelman Family Occupations

What did your Poelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Poelman. 15% of Poelman men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Poelman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poelman were Accountant and Housewife

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Accountant
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Poelman Historical Records

What Poelman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 799 census records available for the last name Poelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poelman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 550 immigration records available for the last name Poelman. 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 Card

There are 129 military records available for the last name Poelman. For the veterans among your Poelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Poelman Life Expectancy

What is the average Poelman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Poelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poelman in 1956 was 37, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poelman 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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