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Poague Family History

Poague Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Pogue. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Poague family from?

You can see how Poague families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poague family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poague families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Poague families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Poague's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poague families in 1891.
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What did your Poague ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poague. 67% of Poague 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Office Cleaner
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poague. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poague 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Poague. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 633 military records available for the last name Poague. For the veterans among your Poague ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poague lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Poague life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poague in 1952 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poague 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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