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Pockras Family History

Pockras 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: Porras, Cockram, Dockray, Cockran, Poitras, Packman, Bouras, Caras

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Where is the Pockras family from?

You can see how Pockras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pockras family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Pockras families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Pockras families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pockras's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pockras families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Pockras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pockras 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pockras. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pockras. For the veterans among your Pockras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pockras lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1971, in the United States, Pockras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pockras in 1969 was 73, and 71 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pockras 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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