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Poggio Family History

Poggio Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places called Poggio from poggio ‘low hill knoll’.

It can also be a topographic name for someone who lived in an area characterized by low hills.

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


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Where is the Poggio family from?

You can see how Poggio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poggio family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Poggio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Poggio family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Poggio's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poggio families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poggio 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 Poggio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poggio. 25% of Poggio men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Poggio women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poggio were Bellyman and Saleswoman.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Bellyman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

What Poggio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 870 census records available for the last name Poggio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poggio 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Poggio. 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 123 military records available for the last name Poggio. For the veterans among your Poggio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poggio lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Poggio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Poggio in 1956 was 56, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poggio 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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