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Ponna Family History

Ponna 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: Penna, Donna, Pinna, Pong, Ponce, Hanna, Penny, Posa, Penn, Pinn

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Where is the Ponna family from?

You can see how Ponna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponna family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Ponna families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Ponna family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponna's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ponna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponna 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 111 census records available for the last name Ponna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponna 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Ponna. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ponna. For the veterans among your Ponna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponna lifespan?

Average Ponna life expectancy in 2002 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponna 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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