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Pomo Family History

Pomo 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: Pozo, Poma, Romo, Como, Omo, Polo, Pombo, Pong, Port, Pope

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Where is the Pomo family from?

You can see how Pomo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pomo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pomo families living in California. This was about 19% of all the recorded Pomo's in USA. California had the highest population of Pomo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomo 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 Pomo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pomo. 60% of Pomo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pomo women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Contractor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Pomo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomo 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Pomo. 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 215 military records available for the last name Pomo. For the veterans among your Pomo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pomo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pomo in 1965 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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