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Pomranka Family History

Pomranka 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: Pomrenke, Pomerantz, Pomerenke, Podrasky, Manka, Pranke, Podraza

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Where is the Pomranka family from?

You can see how Pomranka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomranka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pomranka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pomranka families living in Indiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Pomranka's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pomranka families in 1880.
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What did your Pomranka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pomranka. 100% of Pomranka women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Pomranka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomranka 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pomranka. 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 Pomranka. For the veterans among your Pomranka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomranka lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Pomranka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pomranka in 1981 was 71, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomranka 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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