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Pohrer Family History

Pohrer 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, Rohrer, Bohrer, Lohrer, Dohrer, Spohrer, Porter, Power, Ohler

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Where is the Pohrer family from?

You can see how Pohrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohrer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Pohrer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohrer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pohrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohrer 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 Pohrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pohrer. 100% of Pohrer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pohrer women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Pohrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Pohrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohrer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pohrer. 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 99 military records available for the last name Pohrer. For the veterans among your Pohrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohrer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Pohrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pohrer in 1965 was 66, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pohrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohrer 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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