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Pooks Family History

Pooks 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: Hooks, Poos, Fooks, Cooks, Books, Rooks, Hook, Rook, Roos, Pool

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Where is the Pooks family from?

You can see how Pooks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pooks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pooks families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pooks family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pooks's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Pooks families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Pooks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pooks 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pooks. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pooks. For the veterans among your Pooks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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