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Pokoj Family History

Pokoj 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: Prokop, Pool, Popov, Rokos, Sokol, Pozo, Okon, Poos, Polo, Pozos

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Where is the Pokoj family from?

You can see how Pokoj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokoj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pokoj family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pokoj's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pokoj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokoj 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 Pokoj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pokoj. 67% of Pokoj men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pokoj women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pokoj were New Worker and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Pokoj family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Pokoj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokoj 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Pokoj. 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 52 military records available for the last name Pokoj. For the veterans among your Pokoj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokoj lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pokoj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pokoj in 1956 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokoj 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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