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Pones Family History

Pones 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: Mones, Fones, Jones, Pone, Rones, Pines, Pontes, Bones, Poles, Pons

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Where is the Pones family from?

You can see how Pones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pones family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pones families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Pones families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 52% of all the recorded Pones's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Pones families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pones 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 Pones ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pones. 47% of Pones men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Pones women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pones were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Housekeeping
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pones 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Pones. 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 183 military records available for the last name Pones. For the veterans among your Pones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pones lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Pones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pones in 1967 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pones 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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