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Pomara Family History

Pomara 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: Pomar, Komara, Omar, Kamara, Kotara, Mara, Tomaras, Pollara, Poma

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Where is the Pomara family from?

You can see how Pomara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pomara family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pomara's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Pomara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomara 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 Pomara ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Pomara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Pomara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomara 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Pomara. 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 35 military records available for the last name Pomara. For the veterans among your Pomara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomara lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Pomara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pomara in 1971 was 81, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomara 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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