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Ponceby Family History

Ponceby Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ponce, Pouncey, Pooley, Onley, Pandey, Coney, Honey, Bonney, Money

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Where is the Ponceby family from?

You can see how Ponceby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponceby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ponceby family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponceby's in USA. California had the highest population of Ponceby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponceby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Ponceby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponceby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Ponceby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Ponceby. For the veterans among your Ponceby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponceby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Ponceby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ponceby in 1969 was 67, and 58 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponceby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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