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Poncetta Family History

Poncetta 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: Conetta, Porretta, Polletta, Panetta, Ponce, Manetta, Cetta, Bonetti

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Where is the Poncetta family from?

You can see how Poncetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poncetta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poncetta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Poncetta family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Poncetta's in USA. California had the highest population of Poncetta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poncetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poncetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poncetta. 100% of Poncetta men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

What Poncetta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Poncetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poncetta 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Poncetta. 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 43 military records available for the last name Poncetta. For the veterans among your Poncetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poncetta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Poncetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Poncetta in 1962 was 69, and 49 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poncetta 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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