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Pohanka Family History

Pohanka 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: Powanda, Pianka, Hanka, Prohaska, Mohan, Plank, Hanna, Polanski

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Where is the Pohanka family from?

You can see how Pohanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohanka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pohanka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pohanka family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohanka's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Pohanka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohanka 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 Pohanka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pohanka. 50% of Pohanka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pohanka women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    50%
  • Shoe Repairer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Pohanka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Pohanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohanka 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Pohanka. 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 290 military records available for the last name Pohanka. For the veterans among your Pohanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohanka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Pohanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pohanka in 1958 was 48, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pohanka 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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