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Pomeraning Family History

Pomeraning 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: Pommerening, Pomerantz, Hoerning, Pomerance, Pomeranz, Horning

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Where is the Pomeraning family from?

You can see how Pomeraning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomeraning family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomeraning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Pomeraning families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pomeraning's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pomeraning families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomeraning 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 Pomeraning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pomeraning. 50% of Pomeraning 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Pomeraning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Pomeraning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomeraning 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pomeraning. 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 44 military records available for the last name Pomeraning. For the veterans among your Pomeraning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomeraning lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pomeraning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pomeraning in 1967 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pomeraning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomeraning 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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