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Poklis Family History

Poklis 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: Polis, Solis, Polin, Poulos, Molis, Lollis, Poulin, Pavlis, Poli

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Where is the Poklis family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poklis. 100% of Poklis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Poklis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poklis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Poklis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Poklis. For the veterans among your Poklis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poklis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Poklis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Poklis in 1965 was 47, and 49 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poklis 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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