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Ponske Family History

Ponske 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: Ponce, Paske, Ganske, Punke, Ponte, Pone, Pinsker, Plonski, Roske

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Where is the Ponske family from?

You can see how Ponske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ponske family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ponske's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Ponske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponske 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 49 census records available for the last name Ponske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponske 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ponske. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ponske. For the veterans among your Ponske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponske lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Ponske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ponske in 1979 was 98, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponske 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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