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Pookrum Family History

Pookrum 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: Goodrum, Woodrum, Cockrum, Borum, Norum, Orum, Sorum, Krum, Forkum

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Where is the Pookrum family from?

You can see how Pookrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pookrum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pookrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pookrum families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pookrum's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Pookrum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Pookrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pookrum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pookrum. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pookrum. For the veterans among your Pookrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pookrum lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pookrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pookrum in 1953 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pookrum 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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