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Poelcher Family History

Poelcher 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: Pelcher, Belcher, Pilcher, Poucher, Koecher, Hoelscher, Porcher

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Where is the Poelcher family from?

You can see how Poelcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poelcher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poelcher family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poelcher's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Poelcher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poelcher 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 Poelcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poelcher. 100% of Poelcher men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Poelcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Poelcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poelcher 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Poelcher. 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 41 military records available for the last name Poelcher. For the veterans among your Poelcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poelcher lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Poelcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Poelcher in 1955 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poelcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poelcher 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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