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Pokard Family History

Pokard 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: Pollard, Packard, Howard, Pickard, Coward, Coard, Pinard, Pomar

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Where is the Pokard family from?

You can see how Pokard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pokard family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Pokard's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Pokard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokard 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 30 census records available for the last name Pokard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokard 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pokard. 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 Pokard. For the veterans among your Pokard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Pokard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Pokard in 1965 was 90, and 86 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokard 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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