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Pomes Family History

Pomes 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: Tomes, Gomes, Domes, Romes, Somes, Comes, Poles, Homes, Moses, James

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Where is the Pomes family from?

You can see how Pomes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pomes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Pomes families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomes's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Pomes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomes 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 Pomes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomes. 32% of Pomes men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Pomes women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pomes were Farmer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Foreman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    45%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%

What Pomes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pomes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomes 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Pomes. 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 142 military records available for the last name Pomes. For the veterans among your Pomes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pomes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pomes in 1963 was 64, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomes 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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