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Ponzi Family History

Ponzi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Ponzio or Ponzo .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ponti, Ponzio, Lanzi, Manzi, Fonzi, Pizzi, Mondi, Conti, Boni, Bozzi

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Where is the Ponzi family from?

You can see how Ponzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponzi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ponzi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ponzi families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ponzi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ponzi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponzi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ponzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ponzi. 43% of Ponzi 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%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Barber
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Ponzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponzi 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Ponzi. 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 201 military records available for the last name Ponzi. For the veterans among your Ponzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponzi lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ponzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ponzi in 1955 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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