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Ponell Family History

Ponell 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: Powell, Monell, Pownell, Pinell, Podell, Cornell, Knell, Pell, Rosell

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Where is the Ponell family from?

You can see how Ponell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ponell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Ponell families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ponell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ponell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponell 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 Ponell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ponell. 31% of Ponell men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Ponell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ponell were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Ponell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ponell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponell 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Ponell. 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 249 military records available for the last name Ponell. For the veterans among your Ponell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponell lifespan?

Average Ponell life expectancy in 1966 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponell 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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