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Phomer Family History

Phomer 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: Homer, Palmer, Hamer, Power, Comer, Holmer, Plumer, Ohmer, Woomer

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Where is the Phomer family from?

You can see how Phomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phomer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Phomer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Phomer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Phomer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Phomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phomer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Phomer. 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 Phomer. For the veterans among your Phomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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