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Pumey Family History

Pumey 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: Pusey, Tumey, Sumey, Paley, Lucey, Plumer, Pulley, Purdy, Plume

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Where is the Pumey family from?

You can see how Pumey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pumey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pumey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pumey families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Pumey's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Pumey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Pumey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pumey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pumey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pumey. For the veterans among your Pumey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pumey 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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