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Pocas Family History

Pocas 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: Jonas, Lucas, Posa, Pola, Kotas, Poche, Ochs, Porras, Panas, Polak

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Where is the Pocas family from?

You can see how Pocas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pocas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pocas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pocas family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pocas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pocas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Pocas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pocas 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Pocas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Pocas. For the veterans among your Pocas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pocas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1980, in the United States, Pocas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pocas in 1970 was 63, and 77 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pocas 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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