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Pogg Family History

Pogg 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: Pong, Fogg, Hogg, Pegg, Pigg, Ogg, Poggi, Zogg, Mogg, Pogge

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Where is the Pogg family from?

You can see how Pogg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pogg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pogg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Pogg family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pogg's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Pogg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pogg 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 359 census records available for the last name Pogg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogg 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Pogg. 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 64 military records available for the last name Pogg. For the veterans among your Pogg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pogg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Pogg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pogg in 1968 was 51, and 28 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pogg 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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