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Poma Family History

Poma Surname Meaning

Italian: from poma ‘apple’ applied as a common toponym and also as a female personal name.

Spanish: probably a byname from poma ‘apple fruit’.

Catalan: nickname from poma ‘apple’ or a variant of Pomar.

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


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Where is the Poma family from?

You can see how Poma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Poma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Poma family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Poma's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Poma families in 1891.
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What did your Poma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poma. 26% of Poma men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Poma women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poma were Machinist and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poma 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Poma. 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 533 military records available for the last name Poma. For the veterans among your Poma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poma lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Poma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Poma in 1950 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poma 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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