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Pomainville Family History

Pomainville 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: Mainville, Moranville, Manville, Rainville, Linville, Glanville

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Where is the Pomainville family from?

You can see how Pomainville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomainville family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomainville families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Pomainville families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Pomainville's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pomainville families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomainville 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 Pomainville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Medical Doctor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pomainville. 50% of Pomainville men worked as a Medical Doctor.

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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

  • Medical Doctor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Pomainville family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Pomainville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomainville 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Pomainville. 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 58 military records available for the last name Pomainville. For the veterans among your Pomainville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomainville lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pomainville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pomainville in 1964 was 39, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pomainville

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomainville 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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