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Poock Family History

Poock Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from a place so named near Stettin. English: variant of Pook.

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


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Where is the Poock family from?

You can see how Poock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Poock families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Poock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poock families in 1891.
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What did your Poock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poock. 60% of Poock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poock 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Poock. 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 661 military records available for the last name Poock. For the veterans among your Poock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Poock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Poock in 1963 was 79, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poock 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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