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Pogorzelski Family History

Pogorzelski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Pogorzel, Pogorzela, or Pogorzele named with pogorzeć ‘to burn down’.

This is also found as a nickname for someone who had lost his property in a fire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pogorzelski family from?

You can see how Pogorzelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pogorzelski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Pogorzelski families living in New Jersey. This was about 15% of all the recorded Pogorzelski's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Pogorzelski families in 1920.
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What did your Pogorzelski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pogorzelski. 28% of Pogorzelski men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Pogorzelski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pogorzelski were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pogorzelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogorzelski 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Pogorzelski. 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 510 military records available for the last name Pogorzelski. For the veterans among your Pogorzelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pogorzelski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pogorzelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pogorzelski in 1956 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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