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Ponser Family History

Ponser 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: Bonser, Poser, Ponder, Pooser, Conser, Gonser, Poyser, Wonser, Porter

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Where is the Ponser family from?

You can see how Ponser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ponser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ponser families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ponser's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Ponser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponser 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 270 census records available for the last name Ponser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponser 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ponser. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ponser. For the veterans among your Ponser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponser lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Ponser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ponser in 1959 was 53, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponser 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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