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Poohl Family History

Poohl 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: Pool, Pohl, Pfohl, Pol, Ohl, Poche, Wool, Fohl, Gohl, Bohl

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Where is the Poohl family from?

You can see how Poohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poohl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poohl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Poohl family living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poohl's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Poohl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poohl 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 59 census records available for the last name Poohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poohl 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Poohl. 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 3 military records available for the last name Poohl. For the veterans among your Poohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poohl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Poohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Poohl in 1964 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poohl 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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