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Pohlhans Family History

Pohlhans 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: Kohlhaas, Pohlmann, Pohlman, Polman, Kohlmann, Poland, Appelhans

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Where is the Pohlhans family from?

You can see how Pohlhans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlhans family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pohlhans family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohlhans's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pohlhans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Pohlhans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlhans 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pohlhans. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pohlhans. For the veterans among your Pohlhans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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