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Pokress Family History

Pokress 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: Kress, Press, Powless, Forrest, Krebs, Torres, Cypress, Porras

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Where is the Pokress family from?

You can see how Pokress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokress family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Pokress families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pokress's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pokress families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokress 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 Pokress ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pokress. 100% of Pokress men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Pokress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokress 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Pokress. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pokress. For the veterans among your Pokress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokress lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pokress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pokress in 1962 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokress 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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