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Pomway Family History

Pomway 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: Conway, Pomar, Rodway, Poma, Pompa, Holway, Solway, Pompey, Petway

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Where is the Pomway family from?

You can see how Pomway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomway family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pomway family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pomway's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pomway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Pomway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomway 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 Pomway. 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 military records available for the last name Pomway. For the veterans among your Pomway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomway lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pomway 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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