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Poncel Family History

Poncel 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, Postel, Punzel, Cancel, Konkel, Ponte, Ancel, Pone, Polce

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Where is the Poncel family from?

You can see how Poncel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poncel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Poncel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Poncel family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Poncel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Poncel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poncel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Poncel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poncel. 100% of Poncel men worked as a Farming.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Poncel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Poncel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poncel 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Poncel. 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 54 military records available for the last name Poncel. For the veterans among your Poncel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poncel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Poncel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Poncel in 1968 was 81, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poncel 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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