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Pounsel Family History

Pounsel 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: Punzel, Pounder, Housel, Mounsey, Sponsel, Pouncey, Poulsen, Mousel

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Where is the Pounsel family from?

You can see how Pounsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pounsel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pounsel family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pounsel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pounsel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Pounsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pounsel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pounsel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pounsel. For the veterans among your Pounsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pounsel lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Pounsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pounsel in 1983 was 62, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pounsel 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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