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Poellinger Name Meaning

South German (Pöllinger): see Pollinger .

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


Similar surnames: Pollinger, Voellinger, Hollinger, Bollinger, Dollinger, Zollinger

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Where is the Poellinger family from?

You can see how Poellinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poellinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poellinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Poellinger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poellinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poellinger families in 1880.
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What did your Poellinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poellinger. 100% of Poellinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Poellinger women worked as a Clerical. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Poellinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poellinger 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Poellinger. 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 67 military records available for the last name Poellinger. For the veterans among your Poellinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poellinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Poellinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poellinger in 1962 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

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