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Pogorelec Family History

Pogorelec 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: Pooley, Golec, Pooler, Pogorzelski, Ogorek, Hogrefe, Goree, Gormley

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Pogorelec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogorelec 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pogorelec. 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 77 military records available for the last name Pogorelec. For the veterans among your Pogorelec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pogorelec lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Pogorelec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pogorelec in 1970 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

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