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Ponsano Family History

Ponsano 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: Montano, Bonano, Rossano, Rosano, Monsanto, Pantano, Pisano, Ponciano

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Where is the Ponsano family from?

You can see how Ponsano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponsano family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponsano families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ponsano families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponsano's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ponsano families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponsano 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 62 census records available for the last name Ponsano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponsano 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ponsano. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ponsano. For the veterans among your Ponsano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponsano lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1997, in the United States, Ponsano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ponsano in 1960 was 54, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponsano 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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