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Ponicki Family History

Ponicki 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: Konicki, Sinicki, Honick, Potocki, Kunicki, Nowicki, Kozicki, Policky

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Where is the Ponicki family from?

You can see how Ponicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponicki family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ponicki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ponicki families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponicki's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Ponicki families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponicki 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 Ponicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ponicki. 50% of Ponicki men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ponicki women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ponicki were Watchman and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Watchman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Ponicki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Ponicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponicki 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Ponicki. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ponicki. For the veterans among your Ponicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponicki lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ponicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ponicki in 1952 was 28, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponicki 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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