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Pokost Family History

Pokost 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: Post, Kost, Prost, Rokos, Provost, Pfost, Poos, Pozos, Poust, Pobst

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Where is the Pokost family from?

You can see how Pokost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokost family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pokost families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pokost's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pokost families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Pokost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokost 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pokost. 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 Pokost. For the veterans among your Pokost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokost lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Pokost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pokost in 1969 was 89, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokost 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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