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Ponderoyen Family History

Ponderoyen 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: Pomeroy, Derouen, Sonderman, Vanderveen, Gundersen, Vandermolen

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Where is the Ponderoyen family from?

You can see how Ponderoyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponderoyen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ponderoyen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponderoyen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ponderoyen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Ponderoyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponderoyen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ponderoyen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ponderoyen. For the veterans among your Ponderoyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponderoyen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Ponderoyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ponderoyen in 1975 was 84, and 68 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponderoyen 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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