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Pogue Family History

Pogue Name Meaning

Irish (Cavan): shortened form of the Scottish name Pollock 1 Gaelicized as Polóc later assimilated to the Irish word póg ‘kiss’.

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


Similar surnames: Logue, Bogue, Bogle, Page, Fogus, Poague, Ogle, Poage, Logie, Roque

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Where is the Pogue family from?

You can see how Pogue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pogue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pogue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Pogue families living in Indiana. This was about 14% of all the recorded Pogue's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Pogue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pogue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pogue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pogue. 24% of Pogue men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Pogue women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pogue were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Pogue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pogue 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pogue. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Pogue. For the veterans among your Pogue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pogue lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pogue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pogue in 1944 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

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