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Poczatko Family History

Poczatko 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: Pociask, Platko, Kozak, Donato, Pilato, Plato, Chacko, Polak, Porto

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Where is the Poczatko family from?

You can see how Poczatko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poczatko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poczatko family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poczatko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poczatko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poczatko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Poczatko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Poczatko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poczatko 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Poczatko. 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 8 military records available for the last name Poczatko. For the veterans among your Poczatko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poczatko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Poczatko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Poczatko in 1963 was 71, and 65 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poczatko 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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