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Pomier Family History

Pomier 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: Pomper, Pommier, Pommer, Potier, Porter, Sommer, Homer, Power, Comer

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Where is the Pomier family from?

You can see how Pomier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pomier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pomier family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pomier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomier 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 Pomier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomier. 48% of Pomier men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Pomier women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pomier were Chauffeur and House Maid.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Chauffeur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • House Maid
    34%

What Pomier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Pomier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomier 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Pomier. 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 93 military records available for the last name Pomier. For the veterans among your Pomier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Pomier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pomier in 1961 was 59, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomier 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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