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Poncell Family History

Poncell 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, Purcell, Powell, Bonwell, Pendell, Poppell, Pannell, Portell

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Where is the Poncell family from?

You can see how Poncell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poncell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Poncell families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Poncell families living in Argyll. This was about 63% of all the recorded Poncell's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Poncell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poncell 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 Poncell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poncell. 47% of Poncell men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Trint Clerk
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

What Poncell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Poncell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poncell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Poncell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Poncell. For the veterans among your Poncell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poncell lifespan?

Average Poncell life expectancy in 1981 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poncell 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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