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Origins of the Pownall surname

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About the Pownalls

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Where do most Pownalls live?

In 1921, most Pownalls lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Pownalls

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 13,900 records for the Pownall surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Pownalls most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Pownall first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Pownalls

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

Common Female occupations for Pownalls in 1921
Cotton Weaver

74

Dressmaker

42

Silk Winder

36

Laundress

35

Cotton Winder

34

Common Male occupations for Pownalls in 1921
Farmer

56

General Labourer

52

Carter

46

Coal Miner

46

Agricultural Labourer

36

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