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Pocknall Family History

Pocknall 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: Pownall, Bucknell, Rockwell, Bicknell, Gornall, Blacknall, Cockrell

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Where is the Pocknall family from?

You can see how Pocknall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pocknall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Pocknall families living in Kent. This was about 68% of all the recorded Pocknall's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pocknall families in 1891.
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What did your Pocknall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pocknall. 100% of Pocknall men worked as a Retired and 63% of Pocknall 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%
  • Shorthand Typist (solicitor)
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pocknall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pocknall 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pocknall. 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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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Pocknall. For the veterans among your Pocknall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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