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Poveromo Family History

Poveromo Surname Meaning

Italian (Apulia and central Italy):: habitational name from Poveromo, a locality in Marina di Massa in Massa province.

It is derived from povere ‘poor’ + uomo ‘man’,

applied as a nickname for a poor man or ironically for a rich miser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poveromo family from?

You can see how Poveromo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poveromo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Poveromo families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Poveromo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poveromo families in 1920.
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What did your Poveromo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Steno were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poveromo. 19% of Poveromo men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Poveromo women worked as a Steno. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poveromo were Laborer and Cleaner.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Glove Cutter
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Steno
    50%
  • Cleaner
    50%

What Poveromo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Poveromo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poveromo 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Poveromo. 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 204 military records available for the last name Poveromo. For the veterans among your Poveromo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poveromo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Poveromo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Poveromo in 1957 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

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