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Ponne Family History

Ponne 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, Sonne, Ronne, Ponte, Pone, Bonne, Penne, Tonne, Pong, Pinner

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Where is the Ponne family from?

You can see how Ponne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ponne families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Ponne families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponne's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Ponne families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponne 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 Ponne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ponne. 100% of Ponne men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Ponne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponne 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Ponne. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ponne. For the veterans among your Ponne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponne lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ponne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ponne in 1971 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponne 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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