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Poom Family History

Poom 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: Pool, Doom, Boom, Poos, Poor, Poon, Prom, Pong, Croom, Hook

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Where is the Poom family from?

You can see how Poom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Poom families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Poom family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poom's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Poom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Poom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poom 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Poom. 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 4 military records available for the last name Poom. For the veterans among your Poom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Poom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Poom in 1965 was 74, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poom 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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