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Pockl Family History

Pockl 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: Pock, Cocke, Lock, Rock, Peck, Pick, Mock, Pool, Pack, Hock

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Where is the Pockl family from?

You can see how Pockl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pockl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pockl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Pockl families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pockl's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Pockl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pockl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pockl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Drill Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pockl. 100% of Pockl men worked as a Drill Pressman. .

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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

  • Drill Pressman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Pockl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pockl 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pockl. 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 145 military records available for the last name Pockl. For the veterans among your Pockl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pockl lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Pockl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pockl in 1958 was 49, and 84 in 2002.

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