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Pockert Family History

Pockert 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: Hockert, Ockert, Lockert, Pickert, Picker, Pinkert, Packer, Dockery

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Where is the Pockert family from?

You can see how Pockert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pockert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pockert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pockert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pockert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pockert 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 123 census records available for the last name Pockert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pockert 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pockert. 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 23 military records available for the last name Pockert. For the veterans among your Pockert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pockert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Pockert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pockert in 1966 was 74, and 80 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pockert 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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