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Pockson Family History

Pockson Name 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: Poisson, Posson, Pousson, Jackson, Rickson, Poulson, Hickson, Nickson

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Where is the Pockson family from?

You can see how Pockson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pockson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pockson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Pockson families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Pockson's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pockson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pockson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pockson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pockson. 50% of Pockson 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
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    30%
  • Shorthand Typist
    20%
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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Pockson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pockson 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Pockson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pockson. For the veterans among your Pockson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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