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Pockrus Family History

Pockrus 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: Mockus, Cockrum, Bockus, Pickus, Pocius, Cyrus, Prus, Porras, Backus

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Where is the Pockrus family from?

You can see how Pockrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pockrus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pockrus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Pockrus families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Pockrus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pockrus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pockrus 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 Pockrus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pockrus. 36% of Pockrus men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

What Pockrus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Pockrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pockrus 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 Pockrus. 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 128 military records available for the last name Pockrus. For the veterans among your Pockrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pockrus lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Pockrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pockrus in 1946 was 23, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pockrus 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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