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Pomales Family History

Pomales Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from the plural of pomar (pomal) ‘orchard’.

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


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Where is the Pomales family from?

You can see how Pomales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomales family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pomales families living in Michigan. This was about 10% of all the recorded Pomales's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pomales families in 1920.
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What did your Pomales ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Despalilladora were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomales. 39% of Pomales men worked as a Jornalero and 60% of Pomales women worked as a Despalilladora. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pomales were Comerciante and Domestica.

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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

  • Jornalero
    39%
  • Bracero
    23%
  • Labrador
    17%
  • Comerciante
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Despalilladora
    60%
  • Domestica
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 684 immigration records available for the last name Pomales. 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 281 military records available for the last name Pomales. For the veterans among your Pomales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomales lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pomales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pomales in 1950 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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