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Pohlmann Name Meaning

North German (also Pöhlmann): variant of Pohl . South German (Pöhlmann): topographic name from Middle High German bühel ‘hill’. Compare Poehlmann and Pohlman .

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


Similar surnames: Pohlman, Bohlmann, Polman, Poehlmann, Pollman, Ohlmann, Bohlman

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Where is the Pohlmann family from?

You can see how Pohlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pohlmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 101 Pohlmann families living in Missouri. This was about 34% of all the recorded Pohlmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pohlmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohlmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pohlmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pohlmann. 100% of Pohlmann men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Pohlmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlmann 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Pohlmann. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Pohlmann. For the veterans among your Pohlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohlmann lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Pohlmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pohlmann in 1946 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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