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Ponger Family History

Ponger 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: Fonger, Pinger, Monger, Ponder, Songer, Conger, Porter, Pong, Pinner

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Where is the Ponger family from?

You can see how Ponger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ponger families living in California. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ponger's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ponger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ponger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ponger. 43% of Ponger 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
    43%
  • Accountant
    29%
  • Stock Clerk
    29%
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What Ponger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Ponger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponger 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Ponger. 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 73 military records available for the last name Ponger. For the veterans among your Ponger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Ponger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ponger in 1957 was 40, and 74 in 2001.

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