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Pommel Family History

Pommel 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: Rommel, Hommel, Pommer, Lommel, Sommer, Postel, Homme, Hummel, Himmel

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Where is the Pommel family from?

You can see how Pommel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pommel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pommel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Pommel family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Pommel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Pommel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pommel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Pommel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pommel 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Pommel. 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 40 military records available for the last name Pommel. For the veterans among your Pommel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pommel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Pommel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pommel in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pommel 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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