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Poniente Family History

Poniente 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: Pointer, Patience, Corrente, Points, Montante, Ponte, Conine

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Where is the Poniente family from?

You can see how Poniente families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poniente family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poniente family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Poniente's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Poniente families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poniente 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 95 census records available for the last name Poniente. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poniente 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 Poniente. 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 34 military records available for the last name Poniente. For the veterans among your Poniente ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poniente lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Poniente life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Poniente in 1991 was 42, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poniente 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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