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Pochon Family History

Pochon 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: Pichon, Pochop, Rochon, Chon, Poche, Kochan, Poston, Picon, Posson

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Where is the Pochon family from?

You can see how Pochon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pochon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pochon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pochon family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pochon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pochon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pochon 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 Pochon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultiv was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pochon. 100% of Pochon men worked as a Cultiv.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultiv
    100%

What Pochon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Pochon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pochon 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Pochon. 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 159 military records available for the last name Pochon. For the veterans among your Pochon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pochon lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Pochon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pochon in 1983 was 61, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pochon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pochon 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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