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Pumroy Family History

Pumroy 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: Pomroy, Puro, Purdy, Pomeroy, Mulroy, Sumrow, Bury, Troy, Moy, Pusey

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Where is the Pumroy family from?

You can see how Pumroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pumroy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pumroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Pumroy families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pumroy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pumroy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pumroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pumroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Open Hearth Helper and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pumroy. 100% of Pumroy men worked as an Open Hearth Helper and 100% of Pumroy women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Open Hearth Helper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pumroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pumroy 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Pumroy. 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 403 military records available for the last name Pumroy. For the veterans among your Pumroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pumroy lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pumroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pumroy in 1944 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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