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Pouncy Family History

Pouncy Surname Meaning

English (Dorset): variant of Pouncey. This surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pouncy family from?

You can see how Pouncy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pouncy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pouncy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Pouncy families living in Dorset. This was about 41% of all the recorded Pouncy's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Pouncy families in 1891.
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What did your Pouncy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk In Holy Orders and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pouncy. 100% of Pouncy men worked as a Clerk In Holy Orders and 60% of Pouncy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Sub Post Mistress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pouncy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pouncy 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Pouncy. 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 583 military records available for the last name Pouncy. For the veterans among your Pouncy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pouncy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pouncy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pouncy in 1955 was 24, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pouncy 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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