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Pomona Family History

Pomona 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: Corona, Korona, Poma, Mona, Pompa, Somoza, Pogoda, Perona, Domina

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Where is the Pomona family from?

You can see how Pomona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomona family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pomona family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pomona's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Pomona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomona 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 Pomona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pomona. 100% of Pomona men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Pomona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Pomona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomona 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pomona. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pomona. For the veterans among your Pomona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomona lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Pomona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pomona in 1980 was 81, and 34 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomona 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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