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Pokluda Family History

Pokluda 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: Okuda, Tokuda, Pobuda, Pola, Okuma, Pakula, Polka, Pollara, Okura

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Where is the Pokluda family from?

You can see how Pokluda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pokluda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Pokluda families living in Texas. This was about 72% of all the recorded Pokluda's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pokluda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pokluda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pokluda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pokluda. 48% of Pokluda men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pokluda women 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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Helper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Pokluda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pokluda 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Pokluda. 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 53 military records available for the last name Pokluda. For the veterans among your Pokluda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pokluda lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Pokluda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pokluda in 1945 was 38, and 88 in 2002.

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