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Pokol Family History

Pokol 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: Pool, Sokol, Prokop, Popov, Pol, Konkol, Wool, Pohl, Gogol, Rokos

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Where is the Pokol family from?

You can see how Pokol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pokol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Pokol families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Pokol's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Pokol families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokol 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 Pokol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pokol. 100% of Pokol men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pokol women 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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Pokol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Pokol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokol 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Pokol. 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 114 military records available for the last name Pokol. For the veterans among your Pokol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokol lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Pokol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pokol in 1954 was 50, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pokol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokol 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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