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Psomas Family History

Psomas Surname Meaning

Greek: occupational name meaning ‘bread maker’ from psōmi ‘bread’ + the occupational suffix -as.

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


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Where is the Psomas family from?

You can see how Psomas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Psomas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Psomas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 12% of all the recorded Psomas's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Psomas families in 1920.
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What did your Psomas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Psomas. 30% of Psomas men worked as a Chef and 50% of Psomas women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Psomas were Clerk and Waitress.

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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

  • Chef
    30%
  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Psomas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Psomas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Psomas 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Psomas. 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 229 military records available for the last name Psomas. For the veterans among your Psomas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Psomas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Psomas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Psomas in 1960 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Psomas 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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