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Ponis Family History

Ponis 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: Donis, Bonis, Pons, Powis, Polis, Ronis, Ponds, Jonas, Pong, Boris

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Where is the Ponis family from?

You can see how Ponis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponis families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Ponis families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ponis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ponis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponis 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 Ponis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ponis. 100% of Ponis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Ponis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponis 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Ponis. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ponis. For the veterans among your Ponis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ponis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ponis in 1965 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponis 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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