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Pokarney Family History

Pokarney 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: Pokorney, Pokorny, Karney, Torney, Dorney, Arney, Darney, Karner

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Where is the Pokarney family from?

You can see how Pokarney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokarney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pokarney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pokarney family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pokarney's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Pokarney families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Pokarney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokarney 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 Pokarney. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pokarney. For the veterans among your Pokarney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokarney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pokarney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pokarney in 1967 was 70, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokarney 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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