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Pomerton Family History

Pomerton 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: Overton, Pomeroy, Merton, Pemberton, Emerton, Palmerton, Potterton

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Where is the Pomerton family from?

You can see how Pomerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomerton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomerton families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pomerton family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomerton's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pomerton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Pomerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomerton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pomerton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pomerton. For the veterans among your Pomerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomerton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Pomerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pomerton in 1967 was 66, and 69 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomerton 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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