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Pomarantz Family History

Pomarantz 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: Pomerantz, Marantz, Pomeranz, Amarante, Potratz, Pongratz, Pomerance

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Where is the Pomarantz family from?

You can see how Pomarantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomarantz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pomarantz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pomarantz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pomarantz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomarantz 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 Pomarantz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Pomarantz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Pomarantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomarantz 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pomarantz. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pomarantz. For the veterans among your Pomarantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomarantz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pomarantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pomarantz in 1964 was 79, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pomarantz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomarantz 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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