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Ponca Family History

Ponca 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, Conca, Ronca, Poncia, Pong, Penna, Posa, Posch, Pola, Monica

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Where is the Ponca family from?

You can see how Ponca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ponca family living in Arizona. This was about 17% of all the recorded Ponca's in USA. Arizona and 5 other states had the highest population of Ponca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Ponca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponca 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ponca. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ponca. For the veterans among your Ponca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponca lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Ponca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ponca in 1967 was 69, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponca 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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