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Pohlpeter Family History

Pohlpeter 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: Pohler, Schlueter, Hollopeter, Polster, Kohlmeyer, Poulter, Rohleder

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Where is the Pohlpeter family from?

You can see how Pohlpeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlpeter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pohlpeter families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pohlpeter's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pohlpeter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Pohlpeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlpeter 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pohlpeter. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pohlpeter. For the veterans among your Pohlpeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohlpeter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Pohlpeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pohlpeter in 1967 was 68, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohlpeter 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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