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Pomykala Family History

Pomykala Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from pomykać ‘to move forward’.

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


Similar surnames: Domagala, Pekala, Przywara, Pyka, Rogala, Pokora, Polka, Skala

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Where is the Pomykala family from?

You can see how Pomykala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomykala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pomykala families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pomykala's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Pomykala families in 1920.
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What did your Pomykala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomykala. 50% of Pomykala men worked as a New Worker and 34% of Pomykala women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pomykala were Laborer and Waitress. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machine Op
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Pomykala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomykala 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Pomykala. 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 220 military records available for the last name Pomykala. For the veterans among your Pomykala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomykala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pomykala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pomykala in 1962 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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