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Ponath Family History

Ponath Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name Bonhard formed with the element bon ‘request petition’ (compare Latin bonus).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ponath family from?

You can see how Ponath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ponath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ponath families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ponath's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ponath families in 1891.
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What did your Ponath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ponath. 23% of Ponath men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Ponath women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ponath were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • House Worker
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ponath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponath 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Ponath. 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 431 military records available for the last name Ponath. For the veterans among your Ponath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponath lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ponath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ponath in 1943 was 28, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponath 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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