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Pozehl Family History

Pozehl 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: Kozel, Pohl, Powell, Pehl, Oehl, Poel, Proehl, Possehl, Roehl, Hoehl

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Where is the Pozehl family from?

You can see how Pozehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pozehl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pozehl families living in Nebraska. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pozehl's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Pozehl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pozehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pozehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pozehl. 100% of Pozehl women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Pozehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Pozehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pozehl 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pozehl. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pozehl. For the veterans among your Pozehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pozehl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Pozehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pozehl in 1964 was 72, and 41 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pozehl 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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