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Pomerlau Family History

Pomerlau 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: Pomerleau, Perla, Pomeroy, Comeau, Tomerlin, Comella, Somera

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Where is the Pomerlau family from?

You can see how Pomerlau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomerlau family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Pomerlau families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomerlau's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pomerlau families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Pomerlau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomerlau 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pomerlau. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pomerlau. For the veterans among your Pomerlau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomerlau lifespan?

Average Pomerlau life expectancy in 1993 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomerlau 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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