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Poncin Family History

Poncin 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: Poncia, Ponce, Potvin, Polin, Ponton, Sonkin, Poulin, Monnin, Polcyn

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Where is the Poncin family from?

You can see how Poncin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poncin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poncin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Poncin families living in Minnesota. This was about 68% of all the recorded Poncin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Poncin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poncin 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 Poncin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poncin. 50% of Poncin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Poncin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poncin were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Poncin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Poncin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poncin 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Poncin. 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 82 military records available for the last name Poncin. For the veterans among your Poncin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poncin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Poncin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Poncin in 1963 was 68, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poncin 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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