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Pompano Family History

Pompano 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: Romano, Campano, Pompa, Compagno, Zumpano, Timpano, Pompeo, Domiano

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Where is the Pompano family from?

You can see how Pompano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pompano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pompano families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pompano's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Pompano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pompano 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 Pompano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pompano. 100% of Pompano men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Pompano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Pompano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pompano 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pompano. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pompano. For the veterans among your Pompano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pompano lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Pompano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pompano in 1971 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pompano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pompano 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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