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Ponek Family History

Ponek Surname 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: Panek, Pone, Popek, Polek, Pong, Pope, Ponce, Hone, Monk, Power

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Where is the Ponek family from?

You can see how Ponek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ponek family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponek's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Ponek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Ponek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponek 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ponek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Ponek. For the veterans among your Ponek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Ponek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ponek in 1970 was 29, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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