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Pokay Family History

Pokay 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: Kay, Pay, Posa, Pola, Polly, Polak, Pray, Pomar, Popa, Polka

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Where is the Pokay family from?

You can see how Pokay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokay family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Pokay family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pokay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pokay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Pokay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokay 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pokay. 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 91 military records available for the last name Pokay. For the veterans among your Pokay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Pokay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pokay in 1972 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokay 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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