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Pommer Family History

Pommer Surname Meaning

German: ethnic name for a Pomeranian. South German: probably a nickname meaning ‘blusterer’ (see Bommer).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pommer family from?

You can see how Pommer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pommer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pommer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Pommer families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Pommer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pommer families in 1911.
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What did your Pommer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pommer. 100% of Pommer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pommer women worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pommer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pommer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pommer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Pommer. For the veterans among your Pommer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pommer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pommer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pommer in 1954 was 51, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pommer 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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