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Pounsberry Family History

Pounsberry 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: Lounsberry, Lonsberry, Lounsbery, Lounsbury, Hansberry, Lansberry

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Where is the Pounsberry family from?

You can see how Pounsberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pounsberry family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Pounsberry families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pounsberry's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Pounsberry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pounsberry 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 Pounsberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pounsberry. 100% of Pounsberry 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Pounsberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pounsberry 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pounsberry. 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 34 military records available for the last name Pounsberry. For the veterans among your Pounsberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pounsberry lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Pounsberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pounsberry in 1969 was 67, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pounsberry 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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