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Poug Family History

Poug 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, Pour, Houg, Pou, Pough, Poag, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong

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Where is the Poug family from?

You can see how Poug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poug family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Poug families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Poug's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Poug families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Poug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poug 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Poug. 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 8 military records available for the last name Poug. For the veterans among your Poug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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