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Pompfret Family History

Pompfret 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: Pomfret, Pomper, Compere, Poupore, Pompei, Pumphrey, Poupart, Pompeo

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Where is the Pompfret family from?

You can see how Pompfret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pompfret family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Pompfret families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pompfret's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pompfret families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Pompfret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pompfret 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 immigration records available for the last name Pompfret. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pompfret. For the veterans among your Pompfret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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