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Pogorzelec Family History

Pogorzelec 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: Pogorzelski, Pooley, Golec, Gorrell, Portella, Pooler, Gonzalez

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Pogorzelec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogorzelec 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pogorzelec. 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 Pogorzelec. For the veterans among your Pogorzelec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pogorzelec lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pogorzelec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pogorzelec in 1968 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

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