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Pokhorn Family History

Pokhorn 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: Pokorny, Goshorn, Lowhorn, Pokora, Horn, Thorn, Korn, Pichon, Poston

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokhorn 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 3 census records available for the last name Pokhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokhorn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pokhorn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pokhorn. For the veterans among your Pokhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokhorn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Pokhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pokhorn in 1969 was 66, and 89 in 1980.

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