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Poeller Family History

Poeller 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: Peller, Poller, Poehler, Preller, Hoeller, Moeller, Poelker, Goeller

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Where is the Poeller family from?

You can see how Poeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poeller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poeller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Poeller families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Poeller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poeller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poeller 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 Poeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poeller. 43% of Poeller 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
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Poeller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Poeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poeller 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Poeller. 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 48 military records available for the last name Poeller. For the veterans among your Poeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poeller lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Poeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Poeller in 1959 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poeller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poeller 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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