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Pomphrett Family History

Pomphrett Surname Meaning

see Pomfret.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pomphrett family from?

You can see how Pomphrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomphrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomphrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Pomphrett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomphrett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pomphrett families in 1911.
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What did your Pomphrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Presser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pomphrett. 100% of Pomphrett men worked as a Tailors Presser and 100% of Pomphrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Tailors Presser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pomphrett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Pomphrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomphrett 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Pomphrett. 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 46 military records available for the last name Pomphrett. For the veterans among your Pomphrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomphrett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Pomphrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pomphrett in 1970 was 86, and 61 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pomphrett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomphrett 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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