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Pockriss Family History

Pockriss 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: Dockins, Kriss, Criss, Cockrill, Morriss, Purkiss, Chriss, Phariss

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pockriss 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 Pockriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pockriss. 100% of Pockriss men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pockriss women worked as a Bookeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Pockriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pockriss 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pockriss. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pockriss. For the veterans among your Pockriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pockriss lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pockriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pockriss in 1969 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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