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Poncey Family History

Poncey 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, Pouncey, Pooley, Onley, Pandey, Coney, Honey, Bonney, Money

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Where is the Poncey family from?

You can see how Poncey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poncey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Poncey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Poncey family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Poncey's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Poncey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poncey 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 Poncey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Nightwatchman
    100%

What Poncey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Poncey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poncey 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Poncey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Poncey. For the veterans among your Poncey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poncey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Poncey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Poncey in 1966 was 54, and 41 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poncey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poncey 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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