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Poidget Family History

Poidget 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: Pridgen, Doidge, Padget, Bridge, Lodge, Pointer, Poteet, Prigge

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Where is the Poidget family from?

You can see how Poidget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poidget family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Poidget families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Poidget's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Poidget families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Poidget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poidget 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 Poidget. 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 Poidget. For the veterans among your Poidget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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