Pomper Family History

Pomper Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: occupational name for someone who worked a pump, especially on a ship or in the mines, from an agent derivative of Middle Dutch pompe.

It is ultimately derived from Spanish and Portuguese bomba, meaning ‘ship's pump’.

This name reflects the important role pumps played in maritime and mining operations.

The occupation signifies skills related to managing water and fluid systems in challenging environments.

Overall, this name highlights the historical significance of the role in various industries.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Kemper, Comer, Porter, Roper, Peper, Looper, Poster, Soper, Sommer, Pepper

4K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
253	Military Records
750	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Pomper family from?

You can see how Pomper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pomper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Pomper families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomper's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pomper families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomper 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 Pomper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomper. 29% of Pomper men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Pomper women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pomper were Butcher and Clerk.

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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.

Laborer

29%

Machinist

11%

New worker

11%

Butcher

11%

Stenographer

32%

Housework

19%

Housewife

13%

Clerk

13%

What Pomper family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Pomper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomper census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 750 immigration records available for the last name Pomper. 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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Military Records

There are 253 military records available for the last name Pomper. For the veterans among your Pomper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomper lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pomper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pomper in 1955 was 52, and 97 in 2004.

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Pomper Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: occupational name for someone who worked a pump, especially on a ship or in the mines, from an agent derivative of Middle Dutch pompe.

It is ultimately derived from Spanish and Portuguese bomba, meaning ‘ship's pump’.

This name reflects the important role pumps played in maritime and mining operations.

The occupation signifies skills related to managing water and fluid systems in challenging environments.

Overall, this name highlights the historical significance of the role in various industries.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Pomper family from?

What did your Pomper ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

29%

Machinist

11%

New worker

11%

Butcher

11%

Stenographer

32%

Housework

19%

Housewife

13%

Clerk

13%

What Pomper family records will you find?

What is the average Pomper lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pomper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pomper in 1955 was 52, and 97 in 2004.

Pomper Family History

Pomper Surname Meaning

8,000 record(s) for Pomper

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Where is the Pomper family from?

What did your Pomper ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Pomper family records will you find?

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Military Records

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What is the average Pomper lifespan?

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Pomper Surname Meaning

8,000 record(s) for Pomper

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Pomper family from?

What did your Pomper ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Pomper family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Pomper family history

What is the average Pomper lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pomper family tree

Search for another surname