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Poncho Family History

Poncho Surname Meaning

Hispanic: nickname from poncho ‘poncho lazy’. In the US this surname is most common among Native Americans, namely Zunis in NM and Coushattas in TX and LA.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Poncho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poncho family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poncho families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Poncho family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Poncho's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Poncho families in 1891.
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What did your Poncho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poncho. 43% of Poncho men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    15%
  • And Farmer Laborer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poncho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poncho 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Poncho. 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 428 military records available for the last name Poncho. For the veterans among your Poncho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poncho lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Poncho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poncho in 1960 was 40, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poncho 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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