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Pahlmann Family History

Pahlmann Name 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: Dahlmann, Mahlmann, Pohlmann, Bahlmann, Kohlmann, Dallmann, Ohlmann

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Where is the Pahlmann family from?

You can see how Pahlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pahlmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pahlmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Pahlmann families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Pahlmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pahlmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pahlmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pahlmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pahlmann. 34% of Pahlmann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pahlmann women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pahlmann were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Pahlmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahlmann 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Pahlmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 161 military records available for the last name Pahlmann. For the veterans among your Pahlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahlmann lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2001, in the United States, Pahlmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pahlmann in 1946 was 52, and 61 in 2001.

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