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Poags Family History

Poags 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: Poag, Poage, Pong, Page, Boggs, Pass, Plas, Paus, Plass, Pas

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Where is the Poags family from?

You can see how Poags families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poags family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Poags families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Poags's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Poags families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Poags. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poags 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Poags. 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 4 military records available for the last name Poags. For the veterans among your Poags ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poags lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Poags life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Poags in 1974 was 19, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poags ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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