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Pocza Family History

Pocza Name 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: Pozza, Posa, Pola, Kobza, Poche, Roza, Loza, Pica, Popa, Pezza

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Where is the Pocza family from?

You can see how Pocza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pocza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pocza family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pocza's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Pocza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pocza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pocza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pocza. 60% of Pocza 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 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Pocza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pocza 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Pocza. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Pocza. For the veterans among your Pocza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pocza lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pocza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pocza in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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