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Ponelli Family History

Ponelli 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: Pinelli, Tonelli, Bonelli, Panelli, Powell, Mongelli, Nelli, Minelli

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Where is the Ponelli family from?

You can see how Ponelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponelli family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ponelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Ponelli family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponelli's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ponelli families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponelli 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 106 census records available for the last name Ponelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponelli 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ponelli. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ponelli. For the veterans among your Ponelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponelli lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Ponelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ponelli in 1972 was 68, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponelli 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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