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Pauncy Family History

Pauncy 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: Pouncy, Faunce, Prunty, Gaunce, Punch, Mauney, Pauley, Pouncey, Fancy

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Where is the Pauncy family from?

You can see how Pauncy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pauncy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pauncy families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Pauncy's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Pauncy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pauncy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Pauncy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pauncy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pauncy. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pauncy. For the veterans among your Pauncy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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