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Pounch Family History

Pounch 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: Pouch, Punch, Pouncy, Polich, Ponce, Posch, Pound, Couch, Pinch, Poch

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Where is the Pounch family from?

You can see how Pounch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pounch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pounch families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pounch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pounch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pounch 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 115 census records available for the last name Pounch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pounch 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pounch. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pounch. For the veterans among your Pounch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pounch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Pounch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pounch in 1970 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pounch 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.

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