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Pokett Family History

Pokett 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: Pott, Rowett, Poteet, Cockett, Lovett, Puckett, Foskett, Puett, Pett

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Where is the Pokett family from?

You can see how Pokett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pokett family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pokett's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Pokett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokett 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 265 census records available for the last name Pokett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pokett. 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 26 military records available for the last name Pokett. For the veterans among your Pokett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pokett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pokett in 1962 was 33, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokett 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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