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Pomerleau Family History

Pomerleau Surname Meaning

French Canadian: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Pomerleau family from?

You can see how Pomerleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomerleau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomerleau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 607 Pomerleau families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Pomerleau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pomerleau families in 1911.
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What did your Pomerleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomerleau. 23% of Pomerleau men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Pomerleau women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pomerleau were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Pomerleau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Pomerleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomerleau 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Pomerleau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pomerleau. For the veterans among your Pomerleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomerleau lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pomerleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pomerleau in 1955 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pomerleau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomerleau 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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