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Pom Family History

Pom 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: Som, Pol, Po, Poma, Rom, Om, Dom, Tom, Poh, Poe

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Where is the Pom family from?

You can see how Pom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pom families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Pom's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pom. 100% of Pom women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pom 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Pom. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Pom. For the veterans among your Pom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pom lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Pom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pom in 1980 was 66, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pom 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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