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Pough Name Meaning

Probably an English variant of Welsh Pugh .

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


Similar surnames: Peugh, Bough, Hough, Tough, Rugh, Couch, Kough, Prugh, Gough, Pugh

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Where is the Pough family from?

You can see how Pough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pough families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Pough families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pough's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pough families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pough. 100% of Pough men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pough 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Pough. 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 522 military records available for the last name Pough. For the veterans among your Pough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pough lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pough in 1960 was 30, and 55 in 2004.

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