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Poellman Family History

Poellman 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: Pollman, Poelman, Pellman, Poehlman, Polman, Bellman, Sellman

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Where is the Poellman family from?

You can see how Poellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poellman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poellman family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Poellman's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Poellman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poellman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Poellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poellman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Poellman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Poellman. For the veterans among your Poellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poellman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Poellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Poellman in 1966 was 93, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poellman 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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