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Pomroy Family History

Pomroy Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pomeroy.

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


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Where is the Pomroy family from?

You can see how Pomroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pomroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Pomroy families living in Cornwall. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pomroy's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Pomroy families in 1891.
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What did your Pomroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pomroy. 22% of Pomroy men worked as a Bricklayer and 75% of Pomroy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pomroy were General Labourer and Unpaid Household 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

  • Bricklayer
    22%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Civil Servant
    11%
  • General Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Pomroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomroy 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Pomroy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Pomroy. For the veterans among your Pomroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomroy lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Pomroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pomroy in 1947 was 54, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomroy 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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