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Pomering Family History

Pomering 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: Doering, Lovering, Koering, Goering, Roering, Pomeranz, Rotering

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Where is the Pomering family from?

You can see how Pomering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomering family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pomering families living in Surrey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pomering's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Pomering families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomering 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 Pomering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pomering. 38% of Pomering 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm
    25%

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Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Pomering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomering 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Pomering. 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 67 military records available for the last name Pomering. For the veterans among your Pomering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomering lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pomering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pomering in 1963 was 65, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomering 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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