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Pockes Family History

Pockes 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: Cocke, Picker, Packer, Gockel, Rocker, Pickel, Cocker, Poche, Rokes

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Where is the Pockes family from?

You can see how Pockes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pockes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pockes family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pockes's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Pockes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pockes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Pockes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pockes 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 Pockes. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pockes. For the veterans among your Pockes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pockes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Pockes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pockes in 1974 was 74, and 92 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pockes 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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