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Pogorelac Family History

Pogorelac 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: Pogorzelski, Gogola, Poorman, Ogorek, Portela, Gorelik, Pogoda

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Where is the Pogorelac family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pogorelac 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 Pogorelac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pogorelac. 100% of Pogorelac men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pogorelac women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pogorelac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Pogorelac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogorelac 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pogorelac. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pogorelac. For the veterans among your Pogorelac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pogorelac lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Pogorelac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pogorelac in 1973 was 60, and 83 in 1998.

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