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Pockay Family History

Pockay 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: Polka, Pock, Mckay, Poskey, Hockey, Lockamy, Pecka, Yockey, Pickar

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Where is the Pockay family from?

You can see how Pockay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pockay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pockay family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pockay's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Pockay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pockay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Pockay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pockay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pockay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pockay. For the veterans among your Pockay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pockay lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Pockay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pockay in 1976 was 84, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pockay 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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