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Ponall Family History

Ponall Name 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: Pownall, Foxall, Powell, Poll, Prall, Gornall, Bonsall, Arnall

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Where is the Ponall family from?

You can see how Ponall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ponall family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponall's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ponall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ponall ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ponall ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Ponall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponall 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ponall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Ponall. For the veterans among your Ponall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponall lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Ponall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ponall in 1973 was 59, and 80 in 1998.

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