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Pomery Family History

Pomery Surname Meaning

see Pomeroy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pomery family from?

You can see how Pomery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pomery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Pomery families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Pomery's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pomery families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomery 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 Pomery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomery. 17% of Pomery men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Pomery women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pomery were Electrician and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Pomery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pomery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomery 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Pomery. 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 307 military records available for the last name Pomery. For the veterans among your Pomery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomery lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Pomery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pomery in 1968 was 92, and 60 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pomery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomery 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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