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Pomoroy Family History

Pomoroy 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: Pomeroy, Pomroy, Pokorny, Pooley, Popejoy, Moron, Porro, Demory

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Where is the Pomoroy family from?

You can see how Pomoroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomoroy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pomoroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Pomoroy families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomoroy's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Pomoroy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomoroy 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 207 census records available for the last name Pomoroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomoroy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pomoroy. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pomoroy. For the veterans among your Pomoroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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