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Pogozelski Family History

Pogozelski 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, Podolski, Rogozinski, Podbielski, Poleski, Podgorski

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Where is the Pogozelski family from?

You can see how Pogozelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pogozelski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pogozelski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 17% of all the recorded Pogozelski's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Pogozelski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pogozelski 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 Pogozelski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pogozelski. 47% of Pogozelski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pogozelski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pogozelski were Baker and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Miner
    39%
  • Baker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Pogozelski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Pogozelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogozelski 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Pogozelski. 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 167 military records available for the last name Pogozelski. For the veterans among your Pogozelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pogozelski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Pogozelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pogozelski in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pogozelski 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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