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Pokrey Family History

Pokrey 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: Pooley, Prey, Posey, Pokorny, Okray, Mourey, Poley, Krey, Poskey

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Where is the Pokrey family from?

You can see how Pokrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokrey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pokrey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pokrey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pokrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokrey 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 20 census records available for the last name Pokrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokrey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pokrey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pokrey. For the veterans among your Pokrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokrey lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Pokrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pokrey in 1997 was 79, and 82 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokrey 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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