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Pofa Family History

Pofa 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: Posa, Pola, Popa, Poma, Poff, Pong, Papa, Boda, Port, Mora

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Where is the Pofa family from?

You can see how Pofa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pofa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pofa family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pofa's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Pofa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pofa 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 63 census records available for the last name Pofa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pofa 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pofa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pofa. For the veterans among your Pofa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pofa lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pofa 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pofa

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