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Pommeroy Family History

Pommeroy 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: Pomeroy, Pommer, Pomroy, Sommer, Popejoy, Ormerod, Pomper, Dommer

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Where is the Pommeroy family from?

You can see how Pommeroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pommeroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pommeroy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Pommeroy families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pommeroy's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Pommeroy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Pommeroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pommeroy 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pommeroy. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pommeroy. For the veterans among your Pommeroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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