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Pokorny Family History

Pokorny Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Pokorný); Polish and Jewish (from Poland and Bohemia): from Czech or Slovak pokorný Polish pokorny ‘humble meek’ a nickname for a humble self-effacing person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pokora, Korn, Okon, Pokorski, Podgorny, Mokry, Novotny, Potosky

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Where is the Pokorny family from?

You can see how Pokorny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokorny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pokorny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 47 Pokorny families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Pokorny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pokorny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokorny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pokorny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pokorny. 100% of Pokorny men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Pokorny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokorny 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Pokorny. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Pokorny. For the veterans among your Pokorny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokorny lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pokorny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pokorny in 1955 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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