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Pomerening Family History

Pomerening 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, Pomerenke, Hoerning, Horning, Pomerantz, Dorning

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Where is the Pomerening family from?

You can see how Pomerening families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomerening family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pomerening families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomerening's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pomerening families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomerening 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 Pomerening ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomerening. 34% of Pomerening men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Pomerening women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Bartender
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Pomerening family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Pomerening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomerening 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pomerening. 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 49 military records available for the last name Pomerening. For the veterans among your Pomerening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomerening lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pomerening life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pomerening in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pomerening

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomerening 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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