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Pankhurst Name Meaning

English (southeastern especially Kent): habitational name perhaps from Pinkhurst in Slinfold (Sussex) or Pinkhurst Farm in Abinger (Surrey). The placenames derive from the Old English pinca ‘finch’ or a personal name derived from this + hyrst ‘hillock copse’. Alternatively perhaps from Pankhurst (Surrey) which has an obscure origin.

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


Similar surnames: Parkhurst, Barkhurst, Ashurst, Bathurst, Blackhurst, Hayhurst

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You can see how Pankhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pankhurst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pankhurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 34 Pankhurst families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Pankhurst's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pankhurst families in 1911.
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What did your Pankhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Traveler was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pankhurst. 50% of Pankhurst men worked as a Traveler. .

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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 1921

  • Traveler
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pankhurst. For the veterans among your Pankhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pankhurst lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Pankhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pankhurst in 1957 was 53, and 84 in 2003.

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