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Pomilla Family History

Pomilla Name 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: Padilla, Pilla, Bonilla, Portilla, Milla, Pumilia, Comella, Mill

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Where is the Pomilla family from?

You can see how Pomilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomilla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pomilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pomilla families living in New Jersey. This was about 42% of all the recorded Pomilla's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pomilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomilla 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 Pomilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pomilla. 50% of Pomilla men worked as a Plasterer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plasterer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Pomilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomilla 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Pomilla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Pomilla. For the veterans among your Pomilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomilla lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pomilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pomilla in 1969 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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