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Poehnert Family History

Poehnert 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: Boehner, Poehler, Kuehnert, Goehner, Bohnert, Oehlert, Hoehner

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Where is the Poehnert family from?

You can see how Poehnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poehnert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poehnert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Poehnert families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Poehnert's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Poehnert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poehnert 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 Poehnert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Poehnert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Poehnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poehnert 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Poehnert. 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 59 military records available for the last name Poehnert. For the veterans among your Poehnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poehnert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Poehnert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Poehnert in 1958 was 57, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poehnert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poehnert 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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