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Pownder Family History

Pownder 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: Pounder, Ponder, Power, Pointer, Downer, Pender, Towner, Poyner

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Where is the Pownder family from?

You can see how Pownder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pownder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pownder families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pownder family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pownder's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pownder families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Pownder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pownder 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Pownder. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pownder. For the veterans among your Pownder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pownder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Pownder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pownder in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pownder 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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