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Pocus Family History

Pocus 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: Polus, Pocius, Poche, Prus, Ochs, Pour, Socks, Bonus, Paus, Poch

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Where is the Pocus family from?

You can see how Pocus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pocus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pocus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Pocus families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Pocus's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Pocus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pocus 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 Pocus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pocus. 47% of Pocus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Bartender
    16%

What Pocus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Pocus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pocus 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Pocus. 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 190 military records available for the last name Pocus. For the veterans among your Pocus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pocus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pocus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pocus in 1962 was 52, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pocus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pocus 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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