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Pogan Family History

Pogan 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: Cogan, Pagan, Logan, Wogan, Hogan, Gogan, Kogan, Polan, Mogan, Rogan

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Where is the Pogan family from?

You can see how Pogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pogan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Pogan families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pogan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Pogan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pogan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pogan. 54% of Pogan men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Pumller
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Painter
    16%

What Pogan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogan 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Pogan. 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 272 military records available for the last name Pogan. For the veterans among your Pogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pogan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pogan in 1962 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pogan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pogan 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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