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Ponivas Family History

Ponivas 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: Olivas, Donivan, Bonifas, Jonas, Oliva, Politis, Srinivas, Livas

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Where is the Ponivas family from?

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

What did your Ponivas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Ponivas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponivas 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ponivas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ponivas. For the veterans among your Ponivas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponivas lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Ponivas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ponivas in 1978 was 65, and 57 in 2001.

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