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Pohring Family History

Pohring 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: Gohring, Kohring, Mohring, Fehring, Nehring, Goring, Moring, Doering

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Pohring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohring 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 Pohring. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Pohring. For the veterans among your Pohring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohring lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Pohring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pohring in 1970 was 59, and 48 in 1988.

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