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Pohlman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Pohl Americanized form of German Pohlmann or Pöhlmann (see Poehlmann ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Polman, Pohlmann, Kohlman, Pollman, Wohlman, Polan, Follman, Boelman

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Where is the Pohlman family from?

You can see how Pohlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pohlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Pohlman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohlman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pohlman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohlman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pohlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pohlman. 72% of Pohlman men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Pohlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pohlman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Pohlman. For the veterans among your Pohlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohlman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Pohlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pohlman in 1942 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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