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Ponze Family History

Ponze 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: Ponce, Donze, Ponte, Pone, Ponzi, Ponzo, Pong, Pope, Conte, Hone

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Where is the Ponze family from?

You can see how Ponze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ponze families living in New Mexico. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ponze's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Ponze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponze 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 Ponze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ponze. 100% of Ponze men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ponze women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ponze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ponze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponze 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ponze. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ponze. For the veterans among your Ponze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponze lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ponze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ponze in 1961 was 55, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ponze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponze 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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