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Pokus Family History

Pokus 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: Pikus, Polus, Kus, Prus, Pour, Rokos, Rokes, Mikus, Bonus, Paus

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Where is the Pokus family from?

You can see how Pokus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pokus family living in Connecticut. This was about 14% of all the recorded Pokus's in USA. Connecticut and 6 other states had the highest population of Pokus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokus 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 79 census records available for the last name Pokus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pokus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pokus. For the veterans among your Pokus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1987, in the United States, Pokus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pokus in 1962 was 78, and 96 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pokus 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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