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Pomerance Family History

Pomerance Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) and possibly also German Pomeranz.

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


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Where is the Pomerance family from?

You can see how Pomerance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomerance family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomerance families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pomerance family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomerance's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pomerance families in 1911.
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What did your Pomerance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomerance. 28% of Pomerance men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Pomerance women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pomerance were Lawyer 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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Agent
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Lawyer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Pomerance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pomerance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomerance 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Pomerance. 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 213 military records available for the last name Pomerance. For the veterans among your Pomerance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomerance lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pomerance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pomerance in 1944 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pomerance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomerance 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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