This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Pogge family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Pogge Family History

Pogge Surname Meaning

North German: nickname from Low German pogge ‘frog’ alluding to similarities with physical characteristics of the animal.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Pogge family from?

You can see how Pogge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pogge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pogge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Pogge families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pogge's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Pogge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pogge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Pogge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pogge. 55% of Pogge men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pogge women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pogge were Proprietor and Seamstress.

View Census Data for Pogge | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Pogge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pogge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogge census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Pogge

Passenger Lists

There are 281 immigration records available for the last name Pogge. 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.

View all Pogge immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 565 military records available for the last name Pogge. For the veterans among your Pogge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pogge military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pogge family history

Discover More

What is the average Pogge lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pogge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pogge in 1966 was 73, and 52 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pogge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pogge 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pogge family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial