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Pochnell Family History

Pochnell 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: Tichnell, Schnell, Rochell, Cochell, Pownell, Cornell, Poche

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Where is the Pochnell family from?

You can see how Pochnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pochnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pochnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Pochnell families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Pochnell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pochnell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Pochnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pochnell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pochnell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pochnell. For the veterans among your Pochnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pochnell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pochnell

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