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Poffenroth Family History

Poffenroth 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: Morgenroth, Deisenroth, Hoffert, Hoppenrath, Paffrath, Eckenroth

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Where is the Poffenroth family from?

You can see how Poffenroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poffenroth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Poffenroth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 82 Poffenroth families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Poffenroth's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Poffenroth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poffenroth 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 Poffenroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Poffenroth. 68% of Poffenroth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Poffenroth women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    68%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Broking
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Poffenroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poffenroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poffenroth 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Poffenroth. 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 147 military records available for the last name Poffenroth. For the veterans among your Poffenroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poffenroth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Poffenroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Poffenroth in 1960 was 50, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poffenroth 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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