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Pokryfka Family History

Pokryfka 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: Pokrywka, Polifka, Krafka, Kraska, Krupka, Morioka, Soroka, Polka

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Where is the Pokryfka family from?

You can see how Pokryfka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokryfka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pokryfka family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pokryfka's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Pokryfka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Pokryfka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokryfka 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 Pokryfka. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pokryfka. For the veterans among your Pokryfka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokryfka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Pokryfka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pokryfka in 1958 was 43, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokryfka 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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