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Pookman Family History

Pookman 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: Poorman, Bookman, Cookman, Goodman, Packman, Polman, Portman, Moorman

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Where is the Pookman family from?

You can see how Pookman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pookman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pookman families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pookman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Pookman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pookman 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 23 census records available for the last name Pookman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pookman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pookman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pookman. For the veterans among your Pookman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pookman lifespan?

Average Pookman life expectancy in 1987 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pookman 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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