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Ponchon Family History

Ponchon 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: Pichon, Ponton, Pochop, Rochon, Chon, Ponce, London, Posch, Condon

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Where is the Ponchon family from?

You can see how Ponchon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponchon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponchon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Ponchon families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponchon's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ponchon families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Ponchon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponchon 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ponchon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ponchon. For the veterans among your Ponchon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponchon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Ponchon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ponchon in 1973 was 36, and 64 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponchon 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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