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Poklen Family History

Poklen 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: Pollen, Polen, Pooley, Nolen, Dolen, Bolen, Polin, Porten, Bohlen

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What did your Poklen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poklen. 100% of Poklen men worked as a Barber.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Poklen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poklen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Poklen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Poklen. For the veterans among your Poklen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poklen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Poklen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Poklen in 1972 was 72, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poklen 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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