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Pogh Family History

Pogh 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: Poch, Poth, Poh, Bogh, Pugh, Pough, Pong, Loge, Port, Pope

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Where is the Pogh family from?

You can see how Pogh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pogh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pogh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pogh family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pogh's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Pogh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pogh 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 Pogh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pogh. 100% of Pogh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Pogh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogh 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Pogh. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pogh. For the veterans among your Pogh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pogh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1977, in the United States, Pogh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Pogh in 1965 was 83, and 31 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pogh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pogh 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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