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Ponso Family History

Ponso 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: Ponto, Penso, Pons, Ponzo, Pong, Ponce, Pinto, Post, Posa, Pino

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Where is the Ponso family from?

You can see how Ponso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ponso families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponso's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ponso families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Ponso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponso 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Ponso. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ponso. For the veterans among your Ponso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponso lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ponso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ponso in 1967 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponso 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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