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Poyger Family History

Poyger 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: Poyner, Poyer, Poyser, Porter, Power, Prager, Oyler, Bolger, Roger

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Where is the Poyger family from?

You can see how Poyger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyger family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Poyger families living in Derbyshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Poyger's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Poyger families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Poyger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Poyger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Poyger. For the veterans among your Poyger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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