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Ponsier Family History

Ponsier 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: Pontier, Portier, Poster, Hosier, Pannier, Bonser, Polster, Bossier

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Where is the Ponsier family from?

You can see how Ponsier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponsier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ponsier family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponsier's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Ponsier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponsier 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 23 census records available for the last name Ponsier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponsier 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ponsier. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ponsier. For the veterans among your Ponsier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponsier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Ponsier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ponsier in 1972 was 69, and 81 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponsier 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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