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Pomberg Family History

Pomberg 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: Homberg, Romberg, Momberg, Gomberg, Holberg, Kolberg, Amberg, Boberg

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Where is the Pomberg family from?

You can see how Pomberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Pomberg families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pomberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomberg 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 Pomberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomberg. 60% of Pomberg men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pomberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pomberg were Farm Operator and Teacher.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Pomberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Pomberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomberg 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pomberg. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pomberg. For the veterans among your Pomberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Pomberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pomberg in 1956 was 45, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomberg 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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