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Poke Family History

Poke Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Pook. nickname from Middle English poke ‘sack pouch bag’ (Old English pohha pocca)

perhaps for someone who wore a pouch or bag or who made and sold sacks or pouches.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poke family from?

You can see how Poke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Poke families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Poke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poke families in 1891.
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What did your Poke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poke. 84% of Poke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Telephonist
    6%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Poke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poke 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Poke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poke. For the veterans among your Poke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Poke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Poke in 1953 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poke 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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