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Pohalski Family History

Pohalski 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: Polanski, Podolski, Kowalski, Rogalski, Goralski, Puchalski, Sokalski

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Where is the Pohalski family from?

You can see how Pohalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohalski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohalski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pohalski families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pohalski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pohalski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohalski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pohalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pohalski. 100% of Pohalski men worked as a Coal Miner. .

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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

  • Coal Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Pohalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohalski 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 Pohalski. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pohalski. For the veterans among your Pohalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohalski lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Pohalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pohalski in 1976 was 65, and 53 in 2003.

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