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Pomdexter Family History

Pomdexter Surname 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: Poindexter, Pendexter, Dexter, Porter, Peter, Rochester, Pointer

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Where is the Pomdexter family from?

You can see how Pomdexter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomdexter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomdexter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pomdexter families living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pomdexter's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Pomdexter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Pomdexter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomdexter 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pomdexter. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pomdexter. For the veterans among your Pomdexter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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