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Pokorowski Family History

Pokorowski 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, Sokolowski, Komorowski, Borowski, Zaborowski, Petrowski

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Where is the Pokorowski family from?

You can see how Pokorowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokorowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pokorowski family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pokorowski's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Pokorowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokorowski 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 55 census records available for the last name Pokorowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokorowski 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pokorowski. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pokorowski. For the veterans among your Pokorowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokorowski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1976, in the United States, Pokorowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pokorowski in 1970 was 82, and 84 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokorowski 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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