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Pocknell Family History

Pocknell Surname Meaning

from Pucknall in Ampfield (Hants) which is recorded as Pukenhale in 1316.

The place-name derives from Old English pūca ‘goblin’ (genitive pūcan) + halh ‘nook corner of land’.

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


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Where is the Pocknell family from?

You can see how Pocknell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pocknell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pocknell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Pocknell families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Pocknell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pocknell families in 1891.
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What did your Pocknell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pocknell. 23% of Pocknell men worked as a Farm Labourer and 72% of Pocknell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pocknell were Farm Worker and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Farm Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 239 immigration records available for the last name Pocknell. 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 264 military records available for the last name Pocknell. For the veterans among your Pocknell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pocknell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Pocknell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pocknell in 1971 was 73, and 62 in 2001.

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