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Pochran Family History

Pochran 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: Cochran, Kochan, Rochman, Kochman, Hochman, Pechman, Cothran, Ochman

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Where is the Pochran family from?

You can see how Pochran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pochran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Pochran families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pochran families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pochran's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pochran families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Pochran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pochran 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pochran. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pochran. For the veterans among your Pochran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pochran lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Pochran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pochran in 1990 was 73, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pochran 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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