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Pokalski Family History

Pokalski 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: Sokalski, Polanski, Podolski, Kowalski, Rogalski, Tokarski, Sokolski

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Where is the Pokalski family from?

You can see how Pokalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pokalski family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Pokalski's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pokalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokalski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pokalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Pokalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokalski 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pokalski. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pokalski. For the veterans among your Pokalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokalski lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Pokalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pokalski in 1978 was 71, and 69 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokalski 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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