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Pocono Family History

Pocono 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: Picon, Iacono, Ocon, Polino, Picano, Polon, Poon, Picone, Yacono

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Where is the Pocono family from?

You can see how Pocono families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pocono family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pocono family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pocono's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Pocono families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pocono 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 36 census records available for the last name Pocono. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pocono 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pocono. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pocono. For the veterans among your Pocono ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pocono lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Pocono life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pocono in 1968 was 60, and 85 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pocono

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pocono 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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