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Poncy Family History

Poncy 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, Pouncy, Pong, Penny, Percy, Posch, Polly, Pond, Monty, Ronco

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Where is the Poncy family from?

You can see how Poncy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poncy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poncy families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Poncy families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Poncy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poncy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poncy 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 331 census records available for the last name Poncy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poncy 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Poncy. 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 66 military records available for the last name Poncy. For the veterans among your Poncy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poncy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Poncy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Poncy in 1974 was 52, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poncy 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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