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Pomfrey Family History

Pomfrey Surname Meaning

see Pumfrey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pomfrey family from?

You can see how Pomfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomfrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pomfrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Pomfrey families living in Suffolk. This was about 18% of all the recorded Pomfrey's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Pomfrey families in 1891.
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What did your Pomfrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chimney Sweeper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pomfrey. 100% of Pomfrey men worked as a Chimney Sweeper and 83% of Pomfrey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chimney Sweeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Cardboard Box Factory
    9%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pomfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomfrey 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Pomfrey. 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 187 military records available for the last name Pomfrey. For the veterans among your Pomfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomfrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pomfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pomfrey in 1965 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomfrey 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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