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Poflein Family History

Poflein 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: Polin, Poehlein, Pollen, Plein, Poulin, Polen, Loflin, Polzin, Poplin

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Where is the Poflein family from?

You can see how Poflein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poflein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Poflein families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Poflein's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Poflein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Poflein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poflein 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poflein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poflein. For the veterans among your Poflein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poflein lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poflein

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