Origins of the Poon surname
About the Poons
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Interesting facts about Poon
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Poon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.
What are the most common Poon first names?
Lim
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Poons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Poons in 1921
Annuitant
1
Cook Domestic Servant
1
Domestic Servant
1
Dress Maker
1
Farmers Wife
1
Common male occupations for Poons in 1921
Skilled Meatcutters
2
Bankers Clerk
1
Boys
1
Clerk...
1
Commission Labourer
1
