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Ponise Family History

Ponise 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, Ponte, Pone, Conine, Popish, Donis, Moise, Poire, Parise

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Where is the Ponise family from?

You can see how Ponise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponise family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ponise family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponise's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ponise families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponise 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 35 census records available for the last name Ponise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponise 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 Ponise. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ponise. For the veterans among your Ponise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponise lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Ponise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ponise in 1977 was 69, and 75 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponise 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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