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Pokrant Family History

Pokrant 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: Morant, Port, Kranz, Grant, Kant, Plant, Polman, Pomerantz, Conant

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Where is the Pokrant family from?

You can see how Pokrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokrant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pokrant families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Pokrant's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pokrant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokrant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pokrant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pokrant. 56% of Pokrant men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pokrant women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Pokrant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Pokrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokrant 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Pokrant. 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 99 military records available for the last name Pokrant. For the veterans among your Pokrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokrant lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pokrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pokrant in 1965 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pokrant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokrant 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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