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Poellnitz Name Meaning

German (Pöllnitz): habitational name from a place called Pöllnitz in former West Prussia.

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


Similar surnames: Prellwitz, Wellnitz, Peitz, Poehlein, Goerlitz, Koellner, Gerlitz

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Where is the Poellnitz family from?

You can see how Poellnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poellnitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poellnitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 48 Poellnitz families living in Alabama. This was about 89% of all the recorded Poellnitz's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Poellnitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poellnitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poellnitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poellnitz. 46% of Poellnitz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Poellnitz women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poellnitz were Miner and Farm Helper. .

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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
    46%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Farm Helper
    34%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Poellnitz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poellnitz. For the veterans among your Poellnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poellnitz lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Poellnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Poellnitz in 1949 was 30, and 83 in 2004.

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