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Pomford Family History

Pomford Surname Meaning

see Pumford.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Pomford family from?

You can see how Pomford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pomford families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Pomford families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pomford's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Pomford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomford 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 Pomford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pomford. 100% of Pomford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Pomford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomford 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Pomford. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pomford. For the veterans among your Pomford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomford 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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