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Pommerenke Family History

Pommerenke 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, Pomrenke, Pommerening, Pomerance, Pomerantz, Pommer

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Where is the Pommerenke family from?

You can see how Pommerenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pommerenke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pommerenke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Pommerenke families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Pommerenke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pommerenke families in 1911.
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What did your Pommerenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pommerenke. 38% of Pommerenke men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pommerenke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pommerenke were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Pommerenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pommerenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pommerenke 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Pommerenke. 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 159 military records available for the last name Pommerenke. For the veterans among your Pommerenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pommerenke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Pommerenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pommerenke in 1964 was 83, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pommerenke 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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