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Poremba Family History

Poremba Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): variant of Poręba, a habitational name from any of the many places in Poland called Poręba.

The name Poręba originates from a word meaning ‘clearing in a wood’.

Habitational names often indicate a geographic origin or a connection to a specific location.

In this case, it signifies a link to the various locales within Poland sharing the same name.

Understanding such names can provide insight into cultural and linguistic histories.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poremba family from?

You can see how Poremba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poremba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Poremba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Poremba family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Poremba's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Poremba families in 1911.
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What did your Poremba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poremba. 50% of Poremba men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Poremba women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poremba were Moulder and Electricians Assistant.

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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
    50%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%
  • Shipper
    9%
  • Moulder
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Typist
    15%
  • Electricians Assistant
    10%

What Poremba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poremba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poremba 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Poremba. 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 759 military records available for the last name Poremba. For the veterans among your Poremba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poremba lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Poremba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Poremba in 1954 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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