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Ponsons Family History

Ponsons 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: Parsons, Pinson, Posson, Ponton, Persons, Monson, Bonson, Penson

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Where is the Ponsons family from?

You can see how Ponsons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponsons family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ponsons families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ponsons families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponsons's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ponsons families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Ponsons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponsons 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ponsons. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ponsons. For the veterans among your Ponsons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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