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Pohmer Family History

Pohmer 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: Ohmer, Pohler, Sohmer, Rohmer, Pommer, Bohmer, Porter, Palmer, Sommer

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Where is the Pohmer family from?

You can see how Pohmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pohmer families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pohmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pohmer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Pohmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohmer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Pohmer. 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 87 military records available for the last name Pohmer. For the veterans among your Pohmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohmer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Pohmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pohmer in 1967 was 77, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohmer 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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