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Pounden Family History

Pounden 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: Pounder, Pound, Lunden, Munden, Louden, Boulden, Housden, Pouncey

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Where is the Pounden family from?

You can see how Pounden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pounden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pounden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pounden families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pounden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pounden families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Pounden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pounden 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Pounden. 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 33 military records available for the last name Pounden. For the veterans among your Pounden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pounden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Pounden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pounden in 1967 was 61, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pounden 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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