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Pompei Family History

Pompei Surname Meaning

Italian:: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Pompeo. habitational name from Pompei in Naples province.

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


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Where is the Pompei family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Tailor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pompei. 45% of Pompei men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Pompei women worked as a Tailor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pompei were Tailor and 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
    45%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pompei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pompei 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 757 immigration records available for the last name Pompei. 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 468 military records available for the last name Pompei. For the veterans among your Pompei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pompei lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pompei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pompei in 1962 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pompei 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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