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Pogorelsky Family History

Pogorelsky 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: Pogorzelski, Podolsky, Podolski, Podgorski, Ogorek, Pokorski

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Where is the Pogorelsky family from?

You can see how Pogorelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pogorelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pogorelsky families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pogorelsky's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pogorelsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Pogorelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogorelsky 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Pogorelsky. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pogorelsky. For the veterans among your Pogorelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pogorelsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Pogorelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pogorelsky in 1963 was 80, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pogorelsky 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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