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Poku Family History

Poku Surname Meaning

West African (Ghana): name found among the Akan and Ga peoples probably a variant of Akan Opoku.

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


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What did your Poku ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Poku. 100% of Poku women worked as a Student.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Poku. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poku 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Poku. 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 6 military records available for the last name Poku. For the veterans among your Poku ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poku lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Poku life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Poku in 1996 was 65, and 53 in 2004.

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