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Pokosa Family History

Pokosa 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: Pokora, Posa, Kosa, Rokos, Yokota, Poos, Pogoda, Pozos, Roosa, Rokosz

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokosa 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 31 census records available for the last name Pokosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokosa 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pokosa. 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 Pokosa. For the veterans among your Pokosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokosa lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Pokosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pokosa in 1992 was 60, and 90 in 2003.

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