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Pompstra Family History

Pompstra 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: Poelstra, Hornstra, Boonstra, Hamstra, Pomper, Spoelstra, Hoekstra

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Where is the Pompstra family from?

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

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Pompstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pompstra 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pompstra. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pompstra. For the veterans among your Pompstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pompstra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Pompstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pompstra in 1965 was 72, and 97 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pompstra 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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