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Pohlenz Family History

Pohlenz 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: Polenz, Bohlen, Pollen, Pohler, Polen, Pohle, Schlenz, Lohrenz, Lenz

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Where is the Pohlenz family from?

You can see how Pohlenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohlenz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pohlenz families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pohlenz's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pohlenz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohlenz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pohlenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pohlenz. 50% of Pohlenz men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Pohlenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohlenz 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Pohlenz. 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 250 military records available for the last name Pohlenz. For the veterans among your Pohlenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohlenz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pohlenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pohlenz in 1962 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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