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Poelakker Family History

Poelakker 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: Poelker, Koelliker, Koelker, Voelker, Plaster, Bolander, Peller

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Where is the Poelakker family from?

You can see how Poelakker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poelakker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poelakker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Poelakker families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Poelakker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Poelakker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Poelakker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poelakker 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Poelakker. 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 5 military records available for the last name Poelakker. For the veterans among your Poelakker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poelakker lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Poelakker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Poelakker in 1977 was 84, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poelakker 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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