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Poelhuis Family History

Poelhuis 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: Bolhuis, Politis, Melhus, Paulhus, Veldhuis, Nienhuis, Polus, Poehls

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Where is the Poelhuis family from?

You can see how Poelhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poelhuis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poelhuis family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Poelhuis's in USA. California had the highest population of Poelhuis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poelhuis 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 45 census records available for the last name Poelhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poelhuis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Poelhuis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Poelhuis. For the veterans among your Poelhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poelhuis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Poelhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Poelhuis in 1968 was 83, and 78 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poelhuis 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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