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Pokorski Family History

Pokorski Name Meaning

Polish:: nickname for an unassertive or humble man from pokora ‘submission’ + the suffix -ski. habitational name from Pokorsze now Pakaršys in Alytus County Lithuania.

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


Similar surnames: Pomorski, Pozorski, Skorski, Polkowski, Okonski, Zagorski, Sokolski

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Where is the Pokorski family from?

You can see how Pokorski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokorski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Pokorski families living in Michigan. This was about 26% of all the recorded Pokorski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pokorski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokorski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pokorski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pokorski. 33% of Pokorski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pokorski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pokorski were Clerk and Servant. .

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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
    33%
  • Farming
    17%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Trimmer
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pokorski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokorski 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Pokorski. 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 669 military records available for the last name Pokorski. For the veterans among your Pokorski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokorski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pokorski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pokorski in 1955 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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