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Pognett Family History

Pognett Surname 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: Hodnett, Hogsett, Doggett, Poinsett, Tognetti, Robnett, Monnett

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Where is the Pognett family from?

You can see how Pognett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pognett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pognett family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pognett's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pognett families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Pognett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pognett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pognett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pognett. For the veterans among your Pognett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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