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Poggemeyer Family History

Poggemeyer 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: Eggemeyer, Hockemeyer, Rosemeyer, Borgmeyer, Hagemeyer, Rodemeyer

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Where is the Poggemeyer family from?

You can see how Poggemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poggemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poggemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Poggemeyer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Poggemeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poggemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poggemeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poggemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poggemeyer. 56% of Poggemeyer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Poggemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poggemeyer 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Poggemeyer. 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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Draft Cards

There are 293 military records available for the last name Poggemeyer. For the veterans among your Poggemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poggemeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Poggemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Poggemeyer in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

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