This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Poyck family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Poyck Family History

Poyck 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: Pock, Poock, Lock, Rock, Boyce, Peck, Ponce, Pick, Mock, Pack

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Poyck family from?

You can see how Poyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poyck family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Poyck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poyck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poyck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Poyck ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Poyck | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Flight Student
    100%

What Poyck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Poyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyck census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Poyck

Passenger Lists

There are 45 immigration records available for the last name Poyck. 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.

View all Poyck immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Poyck. For the veterans among your Poyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Poyck military records

You've only scratched the surface of Poyck family history

Discover More

What is the average Poyck lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Poyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Poyck in 1952 was 57, and 21 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poyck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poyck 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Poyck family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial