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Pokrzewinski Family History

Pokrzewinski 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: Krzeminski, Zakrzewski, Brzezinski, Wrzesinski, Modrzewski

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Where is the Pokrzewinski family from?

You can see how Pokrzewinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokrzewinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pokrzewinski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pokrzewinski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pokrzewinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokrzewinski 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 Pokrzewinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pokrzewinski. 100% of Pokrzewinski 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%

What Pokrzewinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Pokrzewinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokrzewinski 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pokrzewinski. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pokrzewinski. For the veterans among your Pokrzewinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokrzewinski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Pokrzewinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pokrzewinski in 1966 was 78, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokrzewinski 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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