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Pomares Family History

Pomares Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Pomares meaning ‘orchard’.

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


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Where is the Pomares family from?

You can see how Pomares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomares family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pomares families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pomares family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pomares's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pomares families in 1891.
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What did your Pomares ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pomares. 34% of Pomares men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Accountant
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Pomares family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Pomares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomares 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Pomares. 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 38 military records available for the last name Pomares. For the veterans among your Pomares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomares lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Pomares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pomares in 1960 was 37, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomares ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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