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Ponn Family History

Ponn 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: Pong, Penn, Pinn, Pann, Pond, Nonn, Pont, Pone, Lonn, Tonn

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Where is the Ponn family from?

You can see how Ponn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ponn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Ponn families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ponn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ponn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponn 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 Ponn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ponn. 34% of Ponn men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Ponn women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ponn were Lawyer and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Lawyer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ponn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponn 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Ponn. 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 420 military records available for the last name Ponn. For the veterans among your Ponn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ponn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ponn in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponn 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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