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Pomella Family History

Pomella 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: Comella, Pella, Portella, Patella, Powell, Parella, Ramella, Perella

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Where is the Pomella family from?

You can see how Pomella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pomella families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomella's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pomella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomella 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 Pomella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomella. 30% of Pomella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pomella women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Miner
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pomella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Pomella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomella 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Pomella. 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 54 military records available for the last name Pomella. For the veterans among your Pomella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pomella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pomella in 1966 was 96, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomella 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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