Origins of the Ponter surname
About the Ponters
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Interesting facts about Ponter
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Ponter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
What are the most common Ponter first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Ponters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Ponters in 1921
Laundress
11
Domestic Servant
9
Dressmaker
7
Charwoman
6
Nurse
6
Common male occupations for Ponters in 1921
General Labourer
10
Upholsterer
6
Agricultural Labourer
5
Insurance Agent
5
Iron Moulder
5
