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Pochman Family History

Pochman 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: Rochman, Kochman, Hochman, Pechman, Ochman, Packman, Polman, Rothman

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Where is the Pochman family from?

You can see how Pochman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pochman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pochman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Pochman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pochman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pochman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pochman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pochman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pochman. 100% of Pochman men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Pochman women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Pochman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Pochman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pochman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pochman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pochman. For the veterans among your Pochman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pochman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Pochman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pochman in 1970 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pochman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pochman 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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