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Poundell Family History

Poundell 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: Rundell, Pounder, Pendell, Blundell, Mundell, Sundell, Lundell

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Where is the Poundell family from?

You can see how Poundell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poundell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Poundell families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poundell's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Poundell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Poundell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poundell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Poundell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Poundell. For the veterans among your Poundell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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