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Pollehn Family History

Pollehn 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: Pollen, Hollen, Pollman, Pollan, Poller, Polen, Wollen, Pillen

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Where is the Pollehn family from?

You can see how Pollehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pollehn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pollehn family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pollehn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pollehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pollehn 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 12 census records available for the last name Pollehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pollehn 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pollehn. 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 27 military records available for the last name Pollehn. For the veterans among your Pollehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pollehn lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Pollehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pollehn in 1978 was 76, and 88 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pollehn 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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