Origins of the Ponder surname
About the Ponders
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Interesting facts about Ponder
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Ponder surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
What are the most common Ponder first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Ponders
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Ponders in 1921
Dressmaker
16
Tailoress
15
Domestic Servant
12
General Servant
11
General Servant Domestic
8
Common male occupations for Ponders in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
66
Farm Hands
43
Farm Labourer
25
General Farmers
23
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
22
