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Pook Family History

Pook Surname Meaning

English (mainly Devon): nickname from Middle English p(o)uk(e) poke ‘goblin (evil or mischievous) spirit’ (Old English pūca).

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


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Where is the Pook family from?

You can see how Pook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pook family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 296 Pook families living in Devon. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pook's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pook families in 1891.
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What did your Pook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pook. 11% of Pook men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Pook women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pook were Bricklayer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Fisherman
    7%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    6%
  • Bricklayer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Pook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pook 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Pook. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pook. For the veterans among your Pook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pook lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Pook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pook in 1946 was 32, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pook 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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