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Pommier Name Meaning

French: topographic name for someone who lived by an apple tree or an apple orchard from pommier ‘apple tree’ or a habitational name from (Le) Pommier the name of several places in various parts of France. Altered form of French Lepaumier: nickname or status name from Old French le paumier ‘the pilgrim’ (see Paumier ).

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


Similar surnames: Cormier, Poirier, Hammer, Pommer, Pothier, Hommer, Pontier, Sommer

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Where is the Pommier family from?

You can see how Pommier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pommier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pommier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Pommier families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Pommier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pommier families in 1911.
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What did your Pommier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pommier. 43% of Pommier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pommier women worked as a Modiste. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Horloger
    29%
  • Forgeron
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pommier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pommier 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Pommier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 425 military records available for the last name Pommier. For the veterans among your Pommier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pommier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pommier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pommier in 1962 was 77, and 37 in 2004.

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