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Pomplum Family History

Pomplum 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: Pomplun, Plum, Pullum, Pomper, Poppler, Pamplin, Holum, Popple, Pompa

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Where is the Pomplum family from?

You can see how Pomplum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomplum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pomplum families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pomplum's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Pomplum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomplum 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 Pomplum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work and Farm Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomplum. 43% of Pomplum men worked as a Farm Work and 100% of Pomplum women worked as a Farm Work.

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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

  • Farm Work
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Work
    100%

What Pomplum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Pomplum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomplum 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pomplum. 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 37 military records available for the last name Pomplum. For the veterans among your Pomplum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomplum lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Pomplum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pomplum in 1978 was 77, and 101 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomplum 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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