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Pomfrett Family History

Pomfrett Surname Meaning

see Pomfret.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pomfrett family from?

You can see how Pomfrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomfrett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomfrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Pomfrett families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Pomfrett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pomfrett families in 1891.
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What did your Pomfrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pomfrett. 84% of Pomfrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Secretary
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

What Pomfrett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pomfrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomfrett 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Pomfrett. 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 111 military records available for the last name Pomfrett. For the veterans among your Pomfrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomfrett lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Pomfrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pomfrett in 1974 was 87, and 73 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomfrett 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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