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Ponces Family History

Ponces 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: Ponce, Pontes, Mones, Fones, Jones, Ponte, Montes, Pone, Polce

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Where is the Ponces family from?

You can see how Ponces families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponces family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponces families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ponces families living in Mississippi. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ponces's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Ponces families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponces 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 Ponces ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ponces. 100% of Ponces men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Ponces. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponces 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ponces. 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 Ponces. For the veterans among your Ponces ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponces lifespan?

Average Ponces life expectancy in 1986 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponces 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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