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Pokora Family History

Pokora Name Meaning

Polish and Czech: nickname for a humble or self-effacing person from pokora ‘humility’.

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


Similar surnames: Pokorny, Pogoda, Sikora, Sykora, Mokry, Pakula, Rokos, Kara, Nekola

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Where is the Pokora family from?

You can see how Pokora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pokora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Pokora families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Pokora's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pokora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pokora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pokora. 70% of Pokora men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pokora women worked as a Stitcher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%
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What Pokora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Pokora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokora 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Pokora. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 203 military records available for the last name Pokora. For the veterans among your Pokora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokora lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pokora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pokora in 1960 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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