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Pona Family History

Pona 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: Pong, Posa, Pola, Pond, Popa, Pont, Lona, Pina, Poma, Dona

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Where is the Pona family from?

You can see how Pona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pona family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Pona families living in New Brunswick. This was about 77% of all the recorded Pona's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Pona families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pona 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 Pona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pona. 39% of Pona men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Pona women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pona were Huckster and Salesgirl.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Auto Mechanic
    17%
  • Huckster
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • H
    25%
  • Dress Making
    25%
  • Salesgirl
    25%

What Pona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pona 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Pona. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 337 military records available for the last name Pona. For the veterans among your Pona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pona lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pona in 1963 was 68, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pona

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pona 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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