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Pocis Family History

Pocis 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: Powis, Polis, Kocis, Pocius, Boris, Paris, Solis, Rodis, Kocsis

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Where is the Pocis family from?

You can see how Pocis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pocis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pocis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pocis family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pocis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pocis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pocis 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 48 census records available for the last name Pocis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pocis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pocis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pocis. For the veterans among your Pocis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pocis lifespan?

Average Pocis life expectancy in 1974 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pocis 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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