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Pomphrey Family History

Pomphrey Name Meaning

see Pumfrey .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Pumphrey, Humphrey, Mumphrey, Pelphrey, Umphrey, Pompey, Pomeroy

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Where is the Pomphrey family from?

You can see how Pomphrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pomphrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pomphrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Pomphrey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pomphrey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pomphrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pomphrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pomphrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pomphrey. 100% of Pomphrey men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Pomphrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • None (nouseholder)
    5%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pomphrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pomphrey 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Pomphrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 294 military records available for the last name Pomphrey. For the veterans among your Pomphrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pomphrey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pomphrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pomphrey in 1966 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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