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Pohleven Family History

Pohleven 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: Leven, Bohlen, Poehlein, Pollen, Pohler, Kleven, Polen, Pohle, Cleven

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Where is the Pohleven family from?

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

There are 52 census records available for the last name Pohleven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohleven 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pohleven. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pohleven. For the veterans among your Pohleven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohleven lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Pohleven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pohleven in 1971 was 57, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohleven 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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