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Pohlster Family History

Pohlster 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: Polster, Poster, Pohler, Holster, Poulter, Pelster, Bolster, Polter

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Where is the Pohlster family from?

You can see how Pohlster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlster family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pohlster families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohlster's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pohlster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohlster 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 16 census records available for the last name Pohlster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlster 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 Pohlster. 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 Pohlster. For the veterans among your Pohlster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pohlster

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