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Pohst Family History

Pohst 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: Post, Poust, Pobst, Poist, Port, Pott, Oest, Most, Posa, Borst

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Where is the Pohst family from?

You can see how Pohst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohst family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pohst families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Pohst family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohst's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pohst families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohst 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 12 census records available for the last name Pohst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohst 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pohst. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pohst. For the veterans among your Pohst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohst lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1997, in the United States, Pohst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pohst in 1992 was 71, and 46 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohst 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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