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Pournelle Family History

Pournelle 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: Purnell, Cornell, Purcell, Portella, Parnell, Pursell, Tourville

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Where is the Pournelle family from?

You can see how Pournelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pournelle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pournelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Pournelle families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pournelle's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Pournelle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Pournelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pournelle 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pournelle. 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 91 military records available for the last name Pournelle. For the veterans among your Pournelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pournelle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Pournelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pournelle in 1954 was 53, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pournelle 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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