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Ponchaud Family History

Ponchaud 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: Painchaud, Orchard, Bouchard, Concha, Monceaux, Panchal, Robichaud

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Where is the Ponchaud family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponchaud 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 Ponchaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ponchaud. 100% of Ponchaud women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Ponchaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponchaud 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ponchaud. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ponchaud. For the veterans among your Ponchaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponchaud lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ponchaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ponchaud in 1972 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponchaud 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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