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Ponza Family History

Ponza 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: Panza, Pozza, Penza, Ponzi, Ponzo, Pong, Ponce, Penna, Posa, Pola

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Where is the Ponza family from?

You can see how Ponza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ponza families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ponza's in USA. California had the highest population of Ponza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponza 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 Ponza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ponza. 60% of Ponza men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Ponza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Ponza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponza 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Ponza. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ponza. For the veterans among your Ponza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponza lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ponza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ponza in 1965 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ponza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponza 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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