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Pochay Family History

Pochay 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: Poche, Kochan, Poch, Socha, Pecha, Rocha, Popham, Pacha, Chay, Picha

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Where is the Pochay family from?

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

There are 61 census records available for the last name Pochay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pochay 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pochay. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pochay. For the veterans among your Pochay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pochay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pochay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pochay in 1967 was 87, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pochay 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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