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Ponciano Family History

Ponciano Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from the personal name Ponciano (from Latin Pontianus).

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


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Where is the Ponciano family from?

You can see how Ponciano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponciano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ponciano families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ponciano's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Ponciano families in 1920.
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What did your Ponciano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ponciano. 67% of Ponciano men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Ponciano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Ponciano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponciano 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Ponciano. 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 126 military records available for the last name Ponciano. For the veterans among your Ponciano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponciano lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ponciano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ponciano in 1950 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ponciano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponciano 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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