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Poneleit Family History

Poneleit 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: Poncelet, Poteet, Poehlein, Pinelli, Polit, Pollet, Tonelli, Pollett

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Where is the Poneleit family from?

You can see how Poneleit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poneleit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Poneleit families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poneleit's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poneleit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poneleit 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 Poneleit ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

What Poneleit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Poneleit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poneleit 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Poneleit. 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 24 military records available for the last name Poneleit. For the veterans among your Poneleit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poneleit lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Poneleit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poneleit in 1967 was 61, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poneleit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poneleit 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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