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Poncelet Family History

Poncelet Surname Meaning

French (mainly northeastern) and Walloon: topographic name from a diminutive of Old French poncel ‘little bridge’ or a habitational name from (Le) Poncelet, the name of several places in the northeastern part of France.

It derives from a pet form (double diminutive) of the French personal name Ponce.

This surname (in any of the two possible senses; see also 1 above) is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Poncelet family from?

You can see how Poncelet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poncelet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poncelet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Poncelet family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Poncelet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poncelet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poncelet 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 Poncelet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poncelet. 47% of Poncelet men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Poncelet women worked as a Farm Wife.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Loom Fixer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Wife
    100%

What Poncelet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poncelet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poncelet 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Poncelet. 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 175 military records available for the last name Poncelet. For the veterans among your Poncelet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poncelet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Poncelet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Poncelet in 1964 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poncelet 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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