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Pomphry Family History

Pomphry 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: Pomper, Pumphrey, Humphry, Pompey, Pomar, Humphrey, Popper, Pomeroy

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Where is the Pomphry family from?

You can see how Pomphry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomphry family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Pomphry families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 8 Pomphry families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomphry's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pomphry families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Pomphry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomphry 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pomphry. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pomphry. For the veterans among your Pomphry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomphry lifespan?

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