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Cound Family History

Cound Surname Meaning

from Cound (Shrops).

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


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Where is the Cound family from?

You can see how Cound families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cound family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cound families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Cound families living in Worcestershire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cound's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Cound families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cound 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 Cound ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, G P O Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cound. 25% of Cound men worked as a G P O Postman and 92% of Cound women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cound were Farmer and Private Means.

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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

  • G P O Postman
    25%
  • Farm Labourer Heavy Wo
    25%
  • Fitters Labourer Motor Wks
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cound. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cound 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 821 immigration records available for the last name Cound. 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 223 military records available for the last name Cound. For the veterans among your Cound ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cound lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Cound life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cound in 1965 was 72, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cound ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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