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Ponisett Family History

Ponisett 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: Poinsett, Privett, Hogsett, Dorsett, Rosett, Dossett, Dowsett

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Where is the Ponisett family from?

You can see how Ponisett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponisett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ponisett families living in New Jersey. This was about 92% of all the recorded Ponisett's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ponisett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Ponisett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponisett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ponisett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ponisett. For the veterans among your Ponisett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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