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Poneta Family History

Poneta 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: Moneta, Oneto, Pinta, Pont, Pineda, Ponto, Porta, Bonta, Ponte, Pone

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Where is the Poneta family from?

You can see how Poneta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poneta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poneta families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poneta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poneta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poneta 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 55 census records available for the last name Poneta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poneta 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Poneta. 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 17 military records available for the last name Poneta. For the veterans among your Poneta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poneta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Poneta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Poneta in 1967 was 69, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poneta 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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