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Ponella Family History

Ponella 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: Panella, Vanella, Pella, Portella, Patella, Powell, Rinella, Parella

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Where is the Ponella family from?

You can see how Ponella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ponella families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ponella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ponella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ponella. 100% of Ponella men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Ponella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponella 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Ponella. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ponella. For the veterans among your Ponella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponella lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ponella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ponella in 1967 was 63, and 75 in 2001.

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