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Pokrywa Family History

Pokrywa 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: Pokrywka, Porta, Podraza, Okawa, Porreca, Pokora, Mokry, Porada

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Where is the Pokrywa family from?

You can see how Pokrywa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokrywa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pokrywa family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pokrywa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pokrywa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokrywa 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 82 census records available for the last name Pokrywa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokrywa 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Pokrywa. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pokrywa. For the veterans among your Pokrywa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokrywa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pokrywa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pokrywa in 1966 was 74, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokrywa 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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