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Pouge Family History

Pouge 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: Houge, Gouge, Pogge, Pough, Poage, Pong, Loge, Pope, House, Ponce

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Where is the Pouge family from?

You can see how Pouge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pouge family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pouge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Pouge family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pouge's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Pouge families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pouge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pouge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pouge. 56% of Pouge men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pouge women worked as a Maid.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Pouge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Pouge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pouge 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pouge. 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 120 military records available for the last name Pouge. For the veterans among your Pouge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pouge lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Pouge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pouge in 1957 was 57, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pouge 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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