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Pochin Family History

Pochin Surname Meaning

Possibly from Middle English po(u)che ‘bag, pouch, purse’ + the diminutive suffix -on or -in, hence ‘little pouch’. Compare Pockett.

Alternatively, perhaps from Anglo-Norman French pochun ‘large earthenware vessel’ and denoting a maker, seller, or user of such vessels.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pochin family from?

You can see how Pochin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pochin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pochin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Pochin families living in Leicestershire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Pochin's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Pochin families in 1891.
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What did your Pochin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pochin. 43% of Pochin men worked as an Incapacitated and 89% of Pochin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pochin were Carpenter and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    43%
  • Fruiterert Floris
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pochin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pochin 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Pochin. 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 151 military records available for the last name Pochin. For the veterans among your Pochin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pochin lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Pochin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pochin in 1990 was 82, and 82 in 1996.

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