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Pomell Family History

Pomell 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: Powell, Podell, Pell, Rosell, Odell, Howell, Bodell, Rowell, Morell

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Where is the Pomell family from?

You can see how Pomell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Pomell families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pomell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pomell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomell 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 Pomell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomell. 65% of Pomell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pomell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pomell were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    36%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Pomell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Pomell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomell 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Pomell. 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 81 military records available for the last name Pomell. For the veterans among your Pomell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomell lifespan?

Average Pomell life expectancy in 1971 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomell 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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