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Pomel Family History

Pomel 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: Poel, Powel, Romel, Borel, Peel, Pope, Homer, Hamel, Camel, Power

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Where is the Pomel family from?

You can see how Pomel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Pomel families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pomel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pomel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pomel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pomel. 100% of Pomel women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Pomel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Pomel. 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 50 military records available for the last name Pomel. For the veterans among your Pomel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Pomel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pomel in 1977 was 89, and 59 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomel 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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