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Pohs Family History

Pohs 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: Pohl, Poh, Poos, Pons, Poss, Vohs, Ohs, Rohs, Mohs, John

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Where is the Pohs family from?

You can see how Pohs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pohs families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Pohs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pohs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohs 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 Pohs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pohs. 100% of Pohs men worked as a Salesman.

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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%

What Pohs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Pohs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohs 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Pohs. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pohs. For the veterans among your Pohs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohs lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pohs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pohs in 1967 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pohs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohs 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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