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Pockwell Family History

Pockwell 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: Rockwell, Sockwell, Brockwell, Powell, Cockrell, Stockwell, Pickell

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Where is the Pockwell family from?

You can see how Pockwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pockwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pockwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Pockwell families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pockwell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pockwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pockwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pockwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Wife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pockwell. 50% of Pockwell women worked as a House Wife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • House Wife
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Pockwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Pockwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pockwell 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Pockwell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pockwell. For the veterans among your Pockwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pockwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pockwell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pockwell

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