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Poag Family History

Poag 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 Poag family from?

You can see how Poag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poag family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Poag families living in Cumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poag's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Poag families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poag 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 Poag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poag. 32% of Poag men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Poag women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poag were Clerk and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Poag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poag 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Poag. 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 Poag. For the veterans among your Poag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poag lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Poag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Poag in 1952 was 18, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poag 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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