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Pohja Family History

Pohja 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: Posa, Pola, Pohl, Popa, Polka, Vohra, Poma, Porta, Oja, Pozza

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Where is the Pohja family from?

You can see how Pohja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pohja family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pohja's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Pohja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Pohja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohja 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Pohja. 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 45 military records available for the last name Pohja. For the veterans among your Pohja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohja lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pohja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pohja in 1962 was 66, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pohja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohja 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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