Origins of the Pontifex surname
About the Pontifexs
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Interesting facts about Pontifex
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pontifex surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Pontifexs most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Pontifexs.
What are the most common Pontifex first names?
Russell
William
Sarah
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Pontifexs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pontifexs in 1921
Living On Own Means
11
Private Means
8
Dressmaker
4
Scholar At Home
4
Living Own Means
3
Common male occupations for Pontifexs in 1921
Armourer
9
Coppersmith
8
Farmer
7
Private Means
6
Living On Own Means
5
