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Poggie Family History

Poggie 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: Poggi, Roggie, Pogge, Bogie, Forgie, Rogge, Sogge, Heggie, Noggle

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Where is the Poggie family from?

You can see how Poggie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poggie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Poggie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Poggie family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Poggie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Poggie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poggie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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  • 1891
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What did your Poggie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poggie. 43% of Poggie men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Poggie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Poggie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poggie 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Poggie. 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 40 military records available for the last name Poggie. For the veterans among your Poggie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poggie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Poggie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poggie in 1967 was 75, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poggie 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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