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Pohovey Family History

Pohovey 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: Poovey, Pooley, Hovey, Povey, Dohoney, Popov, Hooley, Hove, Looney

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Where is the Pohovey family from?

You can see how Pohovey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pohovey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pohovey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pohovey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pohovey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pohovey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pohovey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pohovey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Pohovey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pohovey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pohovey. 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 55 military records available for the last name Pohovey. For the veterans among your Pohovey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pohovey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Pohovey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pohovey in 1971 was 96, and 91 in 1993.

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