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Poggi Family History

Poggi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Poggio .

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


Similar surnames: Pozzi, Poggioli, Pozza, Parga, Poli, Sogge, Boggio, Broggi, Maggi

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Where is the Poggi family from?

You can see how Poggi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poggi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Poggi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Poggi families living in California. This was about 41% of all the recorded Poggi's in USA. California had the highest population of Poggi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poggi 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 Poggi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poggi. 16% of Poggi men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Poggi women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poggi were Machinist and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Poggi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poggi 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Poggi. 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 859 military records available for the last name Poggi. For the veterans among your Poggi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poggi lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Poggi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poggi in 1948 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

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