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Pomerene Family History

Pomerene 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: Pomerenke, Pomerance, Pomeranz, Pomrenke, Pomerantz, Pomeroy

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Where is the Pomerene family from?

You can see how Pomerene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomerene family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomerene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Pomerene families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomerene's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pomerene families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomerene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pomerene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Pomerene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomerene 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Pomerene. 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 76 military records available for the last name Pomerene. For the veterans among your Pomerene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomerene lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Pomerene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pomerene in 1951 was 27, and 89 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomerene 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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