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Poorbaugh Family History

Poorbaugh Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Burbach a habitational name from a place so named near Siegen.

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


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Where is the Poorbaugh family from?

You can see how Poorbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poorbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Poorbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Poorbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Poorbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poorbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poorbaugh 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 Poorbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poorbaugh. 25% of Poorbaugh men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

What Poorbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poorbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poorbaugh 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Poorbaugh. 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 244 military records available for the last name Poorbaugh. For the veterans among your Poorbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poorbaugh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Poorbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Poorbaugh in 1960 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poorbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poorbaugh 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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