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Pokersnik Family History

Pokersnik 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: Pokorski, Kopernik, Gornik, Pomerantz, Karnik, Lesnik, Olejnik

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Pokersnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokersnik 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pokersnik. 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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There are 23 military records available for the last name Pokersnik. For the veterans among your Pokersnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokersnik lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Pokersnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pokersnik in 1972 was 50, and 80 in 2001.

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