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Pombert Family History

Pombert 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: Gombert, Lambert, Robert, Gobert, Humbert, Holbert, Combest, Dobbert

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Where is the Pombert family from?

You can see how Pombert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pombert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pombert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 52 Pombert families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Pombert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pombert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pombert 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 Pombert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pombert. 60% of Pombert men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    14%

What Pombert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pombert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pombert 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Pombert. 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 85 military records available for the last name Pombert. For the veterans among your Pombert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pombert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pombert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pombert in 1966 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pombert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pombert 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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