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Pouch Name Meaning

English (Worcestershire): metonymic occupational name from Middle English pouche ‘bag pouch purse’ probably used for one who made or sold such items. See Poucher . English (Worcestershire; of Italian origin): sometimes used to denote a member of the Society of Pulci or Pouche of Florence who were regular traders with medieval London. Polish: possibly a nickname for a shirker from a derivative of pouchylać się ‘to avoid one's duties shirk’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Couch, Pech, Poche, Puch, Losch, Moch, Duch, Paduch, Such, Osuch

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You can see how Pouch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pouch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pouch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Pouch families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pouch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pouch families in 1891.
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What did your Pouch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pouch. 100% of Pouch 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pouch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pouch 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Pouch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 454 military records available for the last name Pouch. For the veterans among your Pouch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pouch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pouch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pouch in 1957 was 56, and 46 in 2004.

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