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Pogany Family History

Pogany Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Pogány): nickname for a non-Christian or a foreigner from the vocabulary word pogány ‘pagan’.

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


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Where is the Pogany family from?

You can see how Pogany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pogany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pogany families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Pogany's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Pogany families in 1920.
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What did your Pogany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pogany. 64% of Pogany men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pogany women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pogany were Miner and 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
    64%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Pogany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Pogany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogany 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Pogany. 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 256 military records available for the last name Pogany. For the veterans among your Pogany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pogany lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pogany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pogany in 1963 was 86, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pogany 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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