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Pogor Family History

Pogor 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: Poor, Prior, Power, Pool, Popov, Logo, Roger, Pour, Gogol, Topor

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Where is the Pogor family from?

You can see how Pogor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pogor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pogor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pogor families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pogor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pogor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pogor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Pogor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogor 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pogor. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pogor. For the veterans among your Pogor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pogor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Pogor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pogor in 1967 was 50, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pogor 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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