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Pookham Family History

Pookham 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: Woodham, Crookham, Dockham, Packham, Peckham, Popham, Pinkham

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Where is the Pookham family from?

You can see how Pookham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pookham family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Pookham family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pookham's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pookham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pookham 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 10 census records available for the last name Pookham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pookham 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pookham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pookham. For the veterans among your Pookham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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