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Ponders Family History

Ponders 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: Wonders, Penders, Ponder, Pounders, Pender, Pounder, Conyers, Anders

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Where is the Ponders family from?

You can see how Ponders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponders family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ponders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Ponders family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponders's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Ponders families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponders 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 Ponders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ponders. 53% of Ponders men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ponders women worked as a House.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    48%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House
    100%

What Ponders family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Ponders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponders 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ponders. 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 627 military records available for the last name Ponders. For the veterans among your Ponders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponders lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ponders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ponders in 1965 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ponders

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponders 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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