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Pouncy Name Meaning

English (Dorset): variant of Pouncey . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Pouncey, Boundy, Punch, Pounds, Muncy, Francy, Bundy, Penney, Piercy

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Where is the Pouncy family from?

You can see how Pouncy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pouncy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pouncy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Pouncy families living in Alabama. This was about 73% of all the recorded Pouncy's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Pouncy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pouncy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pouncy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pouncy. 40% of Pouncy men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Pouncy women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pouncy were Cropper and Farm Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Cropper
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pouncy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pouncy 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Pouncy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 583 military records available for the last name Pouncy. For the veterans among your Pouncy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pouncy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pouncy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pouncy in 1955 was 24, and 66 in 2004.

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