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Pohels Family History

Pohels 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: Pohl, Powell, Poel, Pohle, Roels, Pels, Poles, Poehls, Powel, Kohls

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Where is the Pohels family from?

You can see how Pohels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pohels family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohels's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pohels families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Pohels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohels 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 Pohels. 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 Pohels. For the veterans among your Pohels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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