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Ponelson Family History

Ponelson 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: Powelson, Donelson, Nelson, Poulson, Fogelson, Polson, Cornelson

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Where is the Ponelson family from?

You can see how Ponelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ponelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ponelson family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ponelson's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ponelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponelson 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 38 census records available for the last name Ponelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponelson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ponelson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ponelson. For the veterans among your Ponelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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