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Pomphrey Family History

Pomphrey Surname Meaning

see Pumfrey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pomphrey family from?

You can see how Pomphrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomphrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pomphrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Pomphrey families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Pomphrey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pomphrey families in 1911.
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What did your Pomphrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomphrey. 34% of Pomphrey men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Pomphrey women worked as a Practical Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pomphrey were Machinist and Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%

What Pomphrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pomphrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomphrey 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Pomphrey. 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 294 military records available for the last name Pomphrey. For the veterans among your Pomphrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomphrey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pomphrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pomphrey in 1966 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomphrey 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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