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Ponier Family History

Ponier 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: Pontier, Ponder, Sonier, Monier, Potier, Porter, Pinner, Ponce, Power

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Where is the Ponier family from?

You can see how Ponier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponier families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Ponier families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ponier's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Ponier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponier 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 254 census records available for the last name Ponier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponier 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ponier. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ponier. For the veterans among your Ponier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponier lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1982, in the United States, Ponier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ponier in 1974 was 78, and 80 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponier 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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