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Pompson Family History

Pompson 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: Tompson, Popson, Sampson, Hampson, Poisson, Posson, Compton, Simpson

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Where is the Pompson family from?

You can see how Pompson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pompson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pompson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Pompson families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pompson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pompson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pompson 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 Pompson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pompson. 100% of Pompson 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%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Pompson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pompson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pompson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pompson. For the veterans among your Pompson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pompson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Pompson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pompson in 1971 was 69, and 76 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pompson 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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