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Ponsness Family History

Ponsness 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: Osness, Bonness, Holness, Sandness, Boness, Van Ness, Barsness

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Where is the Ponsness family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponsness 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 Ponsness ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Ponsness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponsness 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ponsness. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ponsness. For the veterans among your Ponsness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponsness lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Ponsness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ponsness in 1972 was 77, and 76 in 2001.

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