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Pout Family History

Pout Surname Meaning

From Middle English pout ‘small round stack of hay or straw’, a term which occurs in several minor place-names in Kent.

On record from the 15th century, this word reflects a specific agricultural practice.

The usage of pout highlights the region's cultural relationship with hay and straw production.

Interestingly, the term has survived in Kentish dialect, demonstrating its lasting significance in local vernacular.

This connection to place-names underscores the importance of language in documenting local history and geography.

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


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You can see how Pout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pout family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pout families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pout family living in Surrey. This was about 3% of all the recorded Pout's in United Kingdom. Surrey and 1 other county had the highest population of Pout families in 1891.
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What did your Pout ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pout. 100% of Pout men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Pout women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Wife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pout 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Pout. 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 547 military records available for the last name Pout. For the veterans among your Pout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pout lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Pout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pout in 1975 was 69, and 83 in 1980.

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