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Poag Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Pogue . This surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Poage, Boal, Hoag, Polan, Long, Boag, Pong, Doar, Pole, Pope

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Where is the Poag family from?

You can see how Poag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poag family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Poag families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Poag's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Poag families in 1911.
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What did your Poag ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Poag. 56% of Poag men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Labourer
    45%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Poag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poag 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Poag. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Poag. For the veterans among your Poag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poag lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Poag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Poag in 1952 was 18, and 58 in 2004.

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