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Ponchel Family History

Ponchel 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, Poche, Poucher, Kochel, Porcher, Peschel, Porche, Fenchel

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Ponchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponchel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ponchel. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ponchel. For the veterans among your Ponchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponchel lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Ponchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ponchel in 1984 was 41, and 92 in 1998.

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