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Poelma Family History

Poelma 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: Poelman, Polman, Pola, Pella, Polka, Poma, Palma, Pollman, Popelka

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Where is the Poelma family from?

You can see how Poelma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poelma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poelma families living in Wyoming. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poelma's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Poelma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poelma 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 Poelma ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Poelma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Poelma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poelma 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Poelma. 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 71 military records available for the last name Poelma. For the veterans among your Poelma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poelma lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Poelma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Poelma in 1965 was 93, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poelma 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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