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Pomper Family History

Pomper Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: occupational name for someone who worked a pump, especially on a ship or in the mines, from an agent derivative of Middle Dutch pompe.

It is ultimately derived from Spanish and Portuguese bomba, meaning ‘ship's pump’.

This name reflects the important role pumps played in maritime and mining operations.

The occupation signifies skills related to managing water and fluid systems in challenging environments.

Overall, this name highlights the historical significance of the role in various industries.

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


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You can see how Pomper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pomper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Pomper families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pomper's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pomper families in 1891.
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What did your Pomper ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 750 immigration records available for the last name Pomper. 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 253 military records available for the last name Pomper. For the veterans among your Pomper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomper lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pomper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pomper in 1955 was 52, and 97 in 2004.

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