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Pocaro Family History

Pocaro Surname 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: Porcaro, Porro, Pomar, Picard, Caro, Picazo, Arcaro, Notaro, Pojar

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Where is the Pocaro family from?

You can see how Pocaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pocaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pocaro families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pocaro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pocaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pocaro 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 Pocaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pocaro. 60% of Pocaro men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Pocaro women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pocaro were New Worker and Typist.

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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
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Typist
    40%

What Pocaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Pocaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pocaro 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Pocaro. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pocaro. For the veterans among your Pocaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pocaro lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Pocaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pocaro in 1965 was 75, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pocaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pocaro ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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