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Pohala Family History

Pohala 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: Pola, Pala, Pohl, Ojala, Perala, Rogala, Tomala, Pekala, Ohara, Pohle

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Where is the Pohala family from?

You can see how Pohala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pohala families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pohala's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pohala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohala 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 Pohala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pohala. 100% of Pohala men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Pohala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Pohala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohala 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pohala. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pohala. For the veterans among your Pohala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Pohala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pohala in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pohala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohala 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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