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Pougherty Family History

Pougherty 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: Dougherty, Clougherty, Daugherty, Dougharty, Loughery, Dougher

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What did your Pougherty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pougherty. 100% of Pougherty men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Pougherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pougherty 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pougherty. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pougherty. For the veterans among your Pougherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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