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Ponkhurst Family History

Ponkhurst 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: Longhurst, Parkhurst, Bockhorst, Bronkhorst, Barkhurst, Tolhurst

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Where is the Ponkhurst family from?

You can see how Ponkhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponkhurst family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ponkhurst families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponkhurst's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ponkhurst families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Ponkhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponkhurst 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ponkhurst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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

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