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Poehlke Family History

Poehlke 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: Boehlke, Pehlke, Oehlke, Boehle, Boehmke, Oelke, Moehle, Poehler

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Where is the Poehlke family from?

You can see how Poehlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poehlke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poehlke family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Poehlke's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Poehlke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Poehlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poehlke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Poehlke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Poehlke. For the veterans among your Poehlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poehlke lifespan?

Average Poehlke life expectancy in 2003 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poehlke 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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