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Pouney Family History

Pouney Surname Meaning

see Powney.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Pouney family from?

You can see how Pouney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pouney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Pouney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pouney families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pouney's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pouney families in 1880.
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What did your Pouney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pouney. 100% of Pouney 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pouney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Pouney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pouney 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pouney. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pouney. For the veterans among your Pouney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pouney lifespan?

Average Pouney life expectancy in 1987 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pouney 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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