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Pooman Family History

Pooman 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: Polman, Poorman, Looman, Tooman, Norman, Bowman, Notman, Osman

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Where is the Pooman family from?

You can see how Pooman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pooman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pooman family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pooman's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Pooman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pooman 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 Pooman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pooman. 100% of Pooman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pooman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Pooman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pooman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pooman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pooman. For the veterans among your Pooman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pooman lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1992, in the United States, Pooman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pooman in 1987 was 83, and 92 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pooman 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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