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Pofek Family History

Pofek 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: Popek, Polek, Pope, Power, Petek, Bobek, Panek, Rozek, Patek, Paek

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Where is the Pofek family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pofek. 100% of Pofek 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
    100%

What Pofek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Pofek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pofek 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pofek. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pofek. For the veterans among your Pofek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pofek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Pofek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pofek in 1965 was 71, and 57 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pofek 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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