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Poangley Family History

Poangley 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: Langley, Pingley, Pangle, Longley, Angley, Pooley, Manley, Hanley

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Where is the Poangley family from?

You can see how Poangley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poangley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Poangley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Poangley families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Poangley's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Poangley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Poangley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poangley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poangley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poangley. For the veterans among your Poangley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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