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Poniter Family History

Poniter 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: Porter, Pointer, Panter, Pinter, Poster, Potter, Konitzer, Ponte

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Where is the Poniter family from?

You can see how Poniter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poniter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Poniter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Poniter families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Poniter's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Poniter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poniter 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 122 census records available for the last name Poniter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poniter 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Poniter. 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 4 military records available for the last name Poniter. For the veterans among your Poniter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poniter lifespan?

Average Poniter life expectancy in 1982 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poniter 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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