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Ponzar Family History

Ponzar 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: Kozar, Bonar, Pomar, Panzer, Loncar, Panza, Pozza, Polgar, Pintar

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Where is the Ponzar family from?

You can see how Ponzar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponzar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponzar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Ponzar families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponzar's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ponzar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Ponzar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponzar 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ponzar. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ponzar. For the veterans among your Ponzar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponzar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ponzar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ponzar in 1966 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponzar 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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