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Pomers Family History

Pomers 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: Somers, Powers, Homer, Power, Comer, Romer, Pomar, Peters, Domer

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Where is the Pomers family from?

You can see how Pomers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pomers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Pomers family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomers's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Pomers families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomers 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 Pomers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomers. 24% of Pomers men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Pomers women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pomers were Truck Driver 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Pomers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pomers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomers 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Pomers. 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 152 military records available for the last name Pomers. For the veterans among your Pomers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomers lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Pomers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pomers in 1985 was 72, and 71 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pomers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomers 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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