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Pomroy Name Meaning

English: variant of Pomeroy .

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


Similar surnames: Pomeroy, Corey, Peary, Poire, Bowron, Molloy, Botros, Conry, Yorty

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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 1911 there were 13 Pomroy families living in New Brunswick. This was about 54% of all the recorded Pomroy's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Pomroy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pomroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pomroy. 45% of Pomroy men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
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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 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 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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