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Pochter Family History

Pochter 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: Pachter, Porter, Richter, Dichter, Achter, Lichter, Pointer, Kocher

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Where is the Pochter family from?

You can see how Pochter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pochter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pochter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Pochter family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pochter's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Pochter families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pochter 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 Pochter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pochter. 31% of Pochter men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Pochter women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pochter were Furrier and Assistant.

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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
    31%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Shipping Clerk
    16%
  • Furrier
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Assistant
    29%

What Pochter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Pochter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pochter 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Pochter. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pochter. For the veterans among your Pochter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pochter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pochter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pochter in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pochter 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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