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Ponchin Family History

Ponchin 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: Minchin, Porchia, Houchin, Tolchin, Rochin, Pechin, Patchin, Poncia

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Where is the Ponchin family from?

You can see how Ponchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponchin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ponchin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponchin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ponchin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponchin 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 16 census records available for the last name Ponchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponchin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ponchin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ponchin. For the veterans among your Ponchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponchin lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Ponchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ponchin in 1994 was 81, and 79 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponchin 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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