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Ponwith Family History

Ponwith 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: Longwith, Ponath, Polich, Pontius, Bonito, Monteith, Pont, Ponto

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Where is the Ponwith family from?

You can see how Ponwith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponwith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponwith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ponwith family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponwith's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Ponwith families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Ponwith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponwith 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ponwith. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ponwith. For the veterans among your Ponwith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponwith lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ponwith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ponwith in 1963 was 71, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponwith 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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