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Ponzo Family History

Ponzo Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Ponzio or Bonzo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ponzo family from?

You can see how Ponzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponzo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ponzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ponzo family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ponzo's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Ponzo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponzo 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 Ponzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ponzo. 33% of Ponzo men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Ponzo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ponzo were New Worker and Dress Maker.

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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
    33%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    26%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Dress Maker
    10%

What Ponzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ponzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponzo 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Ponzo. 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 553 military records available for the last name Ponzo. For the veterans among your Ponzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponzo lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ponzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ponzo in 1952 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ponzo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponzo 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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