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Pokorne Family History

Pokorne 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: Pokorny, Pokorney, Pokora, Poore, Moore, Boone, Bourne, Korn, Korte

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Where is the Pokorne family from?

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

What did your Pokorne ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Pokorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokorne 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pokorne. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pokorne. For the veterans among your Pokorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokorne lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1987, in the United States, Pokorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pokorne in 1960 was 55, and 66 in 1987.

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