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Poellner Family History

Poellner 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: Goellner, Toellner, Koellner, Zoellner, Soellner, Peller, Kellner

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Where is the Poellner family from?

You can see how Poellner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poellner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Poellner families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Poellner's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Poellner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Poellner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poellner 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 Poellner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Poellner. For the veterans among your Poellner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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