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Poklemba Family History

Poklemba 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: Poremba, Otremba, Potempa, Klema, Klebba, Polega, Polletta, Kalemba

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Where is the Poklemba family from?

You can see how Poklemba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poklemba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Poklemba families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Poklemba's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poklemba families in 1920.
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What did your Poklemba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poklemba. 34% of Poklemba men worked as a Miner and 43% of Poklemba women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poklemba were Laborer and New Worker.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • House Work
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Poklemba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Poklemba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poklemba 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Poklemba. 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 140 military records available for the last name Poklemba. For the veterans among your Poklemba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poklemba lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Poklemba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Poklemba in 1962 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poklemba 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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