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Pohak Family History

Pohak 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: Polak, Pak, Kozak, Mohan, Posa, Oak, Peak, Pola, Dolak, Pohl

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Where is the Pohak family from?

You can see how Pohak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pohak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pohak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Pohak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohak 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pohak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pohak. For the veterans among your Pohak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohak lifespan?

Average Pohak life expectancy in 1967 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohak 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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