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Ponas Family History

Ponas 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: Jonas, Panas, Pons, Lonas, Ponds, Pong, Donat, Ponce, Posa, Minas

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Where is the Ponas family from?

You can see how Ponas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ponas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Ponas families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ponas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ponas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponas 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 Ponas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ponas. 37% of Ponas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ponas women worked as a Presser.

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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
    37%
  • Waiter
    28%
  • Baker
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Ponas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Ponas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponas 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Ponas. 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 96 military records available for the last name Ponas. For the veterans among your Ponas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ponas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ponas in 1964 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponas 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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