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Ponos Family History

Ponos 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: Panos, Poos, Pozos, Pons, Ponds, Jonas, Pong, Ponce, Roos, Boros

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Where is the Ponos family from?

You can see how Ponos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ponos family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ponos's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Ponos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ponos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ponos. 100% of Ponos men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Ponos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponos 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ponos. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ponos. For the veterans among your Ponos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponos lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Ponos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ponos in 1953 was 58, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponos 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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