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Ponnequin Family History

Ponnequin 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: Poliquin, Sonnen, Tonnesen, Sonneman, Naquin, Jennewein, Patriquin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponnequin 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 22 census records available for the last name Ponnequin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponnequin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ponnequin. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Ponnequin. For the veterans among your Ponnequin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponnequin lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Ponnequin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ponnequin in 1990 was 64, and 88 in 2001.

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