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Punton Family History

Punton Surname Meaning

see Ponton.

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


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Where is the Punton family from?

You can see how Punton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Punton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Punton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Punton families living in Northumberland. This was about 53% of all the recorded Punton's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Punton families in 1891.
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What did your Punton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Punton. 40% of Punton men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Punton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Punton were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Dock Labourer
    20%
  • Colliery Stoneman (below) Heavy Worker
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Punton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Punton 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Punton. 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 285 military records available for the last name Punton. For the veterans among your Punton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Punton lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Punton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Punton in 1954 was 69, and 75 in 2000.

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