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Pohlmeyer Family History

Pohlmeyer 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: Kohlmeyer, Lohmeyer, Kohlmeier, Kollmeyer, Pohler, Dallmeyer

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Where is the Pohlmeyer family from?

You can see how Pohlmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohlmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Pohlmeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pohlmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pohlmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohlmeyer 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 Pohlmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Protical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pohlmeyer. 58% of Pohlmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pohlmeyer women worked as a Protical Nurse.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Protical Nurse
    100%

What Pohlmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pohlmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlmeyer 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Pohlmeyer. 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 295 military records available for the last name Pohlmeyer. For the veterans among your Pohlmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohlmeyer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pohlmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pohlmeyer in 1954 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohlmeyer 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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