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Pompay Family History

Pompay 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: Pompa, Pompey, Pomar, Popa, Poma, Pomper, Poppa, Poppy, Papay, Pompei

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Where is the Pompay family from?

You can see how Pompay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pompay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pompay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pompay families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pompay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pompay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pompay 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 Pompay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Pompay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pompay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pompay. 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 62 military records available for the last name Pompay. For the veterans among your Pompay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pompay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pompay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pompay in 1963 was 77, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pompay 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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