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Ponert Family History

Ponert 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: Port, Power, Pinkert, Robert, Poteet, Gobert, Poyner, Pont, Poer

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Where is the Ponert family from?

You can see how Ponert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ponert family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponert's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Ponert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Ponert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponert 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 Ponert. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ponert. For the veterans among your Ponert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponert lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Ponert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ponert in 1977 was 75, and 89 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponert 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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