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Pogonyi Family History

Pogonyi 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: Pogany, Pokorny, Potocki, Pagni, Pagonis, Poggi, Podgorny, Podany

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pogonyi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Pogonyi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogonyi 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pogonyi. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pogonyi. For the veterans among your Pogonyi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pogonyi lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Pogonyi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pogonyi in 1971 was 88, and 80 in 2003.

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