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Poney Family History

Poney 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: Coney, Honey, Money, Posey, Pone, Poley, Boney, Toney, Povey, Doney

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Where is the Poney family from?

You can see how Poney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Poney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Poney families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Poney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Poney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poney 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 Poney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poney. 35% of Poney men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Poney women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poney were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Poney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poney 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Poney. 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 171 military records available for the last name Poney. For the veterans among your Poney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poney lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Poney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poney in 1949 was 32, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poney 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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