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Pokowitz Family History

Pokowitz 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: Horowitz, Rakowitz, Moskowitz, Borowitz, Kowitz, Politz, Berkowitz

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Where is the Pokowitz family from?

You can see how Pokowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pokowitz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pokowitz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pokowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Pokowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokowitz 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pokowitz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pokowitz. For the veterans among your Pokowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokowitz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Pokowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pokowitz in 1975 was 57, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokowitz 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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