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Pokorney Family History

Pokorney Surname Meaning

Altered form of Pokorny.

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


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Where is the Pokorney family from?

You can see how Pokorney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokorney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pokorney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Pokorney families living in Nebraska. This was about 39% of all the recorded Pokorney's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Pokorney families in 1880.
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What did your Pokorney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pokorney. 37% of Pokorney men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Pokorney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pokorney were Butcher and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pokorney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokorney 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Pokorney. 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 346 military records available for the last name Pokorney. For the veterans among your Pokorney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokorney lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pokorney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pokorney in 1956 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokorney 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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