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Poka Family History

Poka 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: Posa, Pola, Popa, Polka, Poma, Pyka, Oka, Boka, Pike, Pak

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Where is the Poka family from?

You can see how Poka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Poka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Poka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Poka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Poka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poka 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Poka. 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 110 military records available for the last name Poka. For the veterans among your Poka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Poka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Poka in 1968 was 71, and 98 in 2003.

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