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Pohalka Family History

Pohalka 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: Polka, Popelka, Opalka, Palka, Prohaska, Puhalla, Palla, Halla, Pola

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Where is the Pohalka family from?

You can see how Pohalka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohalka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pohalka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohalka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pohalka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Pohalka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohalka 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pohalka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pohalka. For the veterans among your Pohalka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohalka lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohalka 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 Pohalka

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