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Pomar Family History

Pomar Surname Meaning

Spanish and Catalan: topographic name from pomar ‘orchard apple garden’ for someone who lived by an orchard or worked as an apple grower; or a habitational name from any of the many places called with this word.

For example, there are places named Pomar in the provinces of Burgos, Palencia, and Huesca.

This indicates that the name can be associated with geographical locations, highlighting its importance in the context of Spanish and Catalan heritage.

The term reflects the agricultural significance of orchards and apple cultivation in these regions.

Overall, the name Pomar carries both topographic and habitational meanings rooted in the landscape and lifestyle of the area.

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


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You can see how Pomar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pomar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pomar families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pomar's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Pomar families in 1891.
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What did your Pomar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomar. 13% of Pomar men worked as a Labor and 100% of Pomar women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Labor
    13%
  • Chauffeur
    13%
  • Owner Operator
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pomar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomar 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Pomar. 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 214 military records available for the last name Pomar. For the veterans among your Pomar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pomar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pomar in 1964 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

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