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Pohn Family History

Pohn 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: John, Hohn, Pohl, Bohn, Rohn, Mohn, Lohn, Sohn, Kohn, Poh

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Where is the Pohn family from?

You can see how Pohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Pohn families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pohn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Shipping Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pohn. 20% of Pohn men worked as a Proprietor and 20% of Pohn women worked as a Shipping Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pohn were Merchant and Office Clerk. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Merchant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Pohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohn 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Pohn. 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 264 military records available for the last name Pohn. For the veterans among your Pohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pohn in 1955 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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