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Pohlers Family History

Pohlers 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: Pohler, Wohlers, Ohler, Pooler, Poller, Kohler, Poehler, Powles

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Where is the Pohlers family from?

You can see how Pohlers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohlers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pohlers families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Pohlers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pohlers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohlers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pohlers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pohlers. 100% of Pohlers men worked as a Sales Manager. .

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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

  • Sales Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Pohlers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlers 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Pohlers. 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 127 military records available for the last name Pohlers. For the veterans among your Pohlers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohlers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pohlers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pohlers in 1959 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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