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Ponessmith Family History

Ponessmith 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: Nessmith, Nesmith, Monasmith, Coppersmith, Nesseth, Coopersmith

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Where is the Ponessmith family from?

You can see how Ponessmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponessmith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponessmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ponessmith families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponessmith's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ponessmith families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Ponessmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponessmith 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ponessmith. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ponessmith. For the veterans among your Ponessmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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