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Pogal Family History

Pogal Name 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: Rogal, Fogal, Popal, Gal, Pool, Posa, Pal, Mogul, Cogan, Pagan

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pogal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Pogal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogal 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pogal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 4 military records available for the last name Pogal. For the veterans among your Pogal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pogal lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Pogal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pogal in 1979 was 69, and 92 in 2001.

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