Pokorski Family History

Pokorski Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for an unassertive or humble man from pokora ‘submission’ + the suffix -ski.

It serves as a descriptor reflecting the character traits associated with humility and submission.

In addition, it is also a habitational name derived from Pokorsze.

Currently, Pokorsze is known as Pakaršys in Alytus County, Lithuania.

This historical and geographic context adds depth to the name's significance.

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

Similar surnames: Pomorski, Pozorski, Skorski, Polkowski, Okonski, Zagorski, Sokolski, Podolski, Tokarski, Podgorski

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
669	Military Records
290	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Pokorski family from?

You can see how Pokorski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokorski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Pokorski families living in Michigan. This was about 26% of all the recorded Pokorski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pokorski families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokorski 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 Pokorski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pokorski. 33% of Pokorski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pokorski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pokorski were Clerk and Servant.

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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.

Laborer

33%

Farming

17%

New worker

10%

Clerk

10%

Laborer

34%

Clerk

23%

Trimmer

23%

Servant

23%

What Pokorski family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Pokorski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokorski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 290 immigration records available for the last name Pokorski. 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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Military Records

There are 669 military records available for the last name Pokorski. For the veterans among your Pokorski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokorski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pokorski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pokorski in 1955 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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Pokorski Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for an unassertive or humble man from pokora ‘submission’ + the suffix -ski.

It serves as a descriptor reflecting the character traits associated with humility and submission.

In addition, it is also a habitational name derived from Pokorsze.

Currently, Pokorsze is known as Pakaršys in Alytus County, Lithuania.

This historical and geographic context adds depth to the name's significance.

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

Where is the Pokorski family from?

What did your Pokorski ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

33%

Farming

17%

New worker

10%

Clerk

10%

Laborer

34%

Clerk

23%

Trimmer

23%

Servant

23%

What Pokorski family records will you find?

What is the average Pokorski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pokorski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pokorski in 1955 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

Pokorski Family History

Pokorski Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Pokorski

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Where is the Pokorski family from?

What did your Pokorski ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

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What Pokorski family records will you find?

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Passenger List

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What is the average Pokorski lifespan?

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Pokorski Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Pokorski

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Pokorski family from?

What did your Pokorski ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Pokorski family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Pokorski family history

What is the average Pokorski lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pokorski family tree

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