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Poehls Family History

Poehls Surname Meaning

North German (Pöhls): patronymic from a Holstein form of the personal name Paul.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poehls family from?

You can see how Poehls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poehls family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poehls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Poehls families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poehls's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poehls families in 1880.
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What did your Poehls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poehls. 48% of Poehls men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Poehls women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    43%
  • Draftsman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Poehls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Poehls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poehls 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Poehls. 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 226 military records available for the last name Poehls. For the veterans among your Poehls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poehls lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Poehls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Poehls in 1963 was 61, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poehls

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poehls 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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