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Paukhurst Family History

Paukhurst Surname 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: Parkhurst, Barkhurst, Ashurst, Bathurst, Blackhurst, Paulhus

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Where is the Paukhurst family from?

You can see how Paukhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paukhurst family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Paukhurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Paukhurst families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Paukhurst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paukhurst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paukhurst 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 Paukhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paukhurst. 60% of Paukhurst 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
    60%
  • Private Means
    20%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    20%

What Paukhurst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Paukhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paukhurst 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Paukhurst. 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 7 military records available for the last name Paukhurst. For the veterans among your Paukhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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