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Poceta Family History

Poceta 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: Porta, Poveda, Nocera, Moneta, Podesta, Profeta, Polega, Poet, Poccia

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Where is the Poceta family from?

You can see how Poceta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poceta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poceta family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Poceta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poceta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poceta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Poceta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poceta. 100% of Poceta men worked as a Cutter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    100%

What Poceta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Poceta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poceta 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Poceta. 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 11 military records available for the last name Poceta. For the veterans among your Poceta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poceta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Poceta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poceta in 1964 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poceta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poceta 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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