Origins of the Pontey surname

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    In 1921, most Ponteys lived in london

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    31 Pontey Travel & migration records
    210 Ponteys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Ponteys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Ponteys in 1921

    Calico Weaver

    4

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Retired Teacher

    2

    Scholar At Home

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Ponteys in 1921

    Locomotive Fitter

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Engine Fitter

    2

    Labourer Agricultural

    2

    Apprentice Loco Fitter

    1

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