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Poczekaj Family History

Poczekaj 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: Czekaj, Boczek, Toczek, Rozek, Poche, Pozniak, Polka, Mroczek, Mczeal

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Where is the Poczekaj family from?

You can see how Poczekaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poczekaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Poczekaj families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Poczekaj's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poczekaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poczekaj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poczekaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poczekaj. 50% of Poczekaj men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Poczekaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poczekaj 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Poczekaj. 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 85 military records available for the last name Poczekaj. For the veterans among your Poczekaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poczekaj lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1998, in the United States, Poczekaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Poczekaj in 1957 was 53, and 85 in 1998.

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