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Poechman Family History

Poechman 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: Pechman, Rochman, Boeckman, Coachman, Poelman, Kochman, Hochman

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Where is the Poechman family from?

You can see how Poechman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poechman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poechman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Poechman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poechman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poechman 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 Poechman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Poechman. 50% of Poechman men worked as a Farming.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Poechman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Poechman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poechman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Poechman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Poechman. For the veterans among your Poechman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poechman lifespan?

Average Poechman life expectancy in 1969 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poechman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poechman 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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