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Pokrifke Family History

Pokrifke 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: Krinke, Polifka, Pokrywka, Pomrenke, Pike, Prime, Price, Patrick

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Where is the Pokrifke family from?

You can see how Pokrifke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokrifke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pokrifke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pokrifke family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pokrifke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pokrifke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokrifke 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 22 census records available for the last name Pokrifke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokrifke 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pokrifke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pokrifke. For the veterans among your Pokrifke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokrifke lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Pokrifke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pokrifke in 1992 was 78, and 84 in 2000.

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