Origins of the Pomphrey surname
About the Pomphreys
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Interesting facts about Pomphrey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pomphrey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Pomphreys most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Pomphrey first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Pomphreys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pomphreys in 1921
Dressmaker
6
General Servant Domestic
4
House Servant
4
Housekeeper
4
Servant
4
Common male occupations for Pomphreys in 1921
Fisherman
9
General Labourer
8
Hatter
5
Tailor
5
Traveller
5
