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Ponish Family History

Ponish 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: Popish, Polish, Polich, Cornish, Dobish, Potash, Onishi, Borish

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Where is the Ponish family from?

You can see how Ponish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponish family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ponish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ponish family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ponish families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponish 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 Ponish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ponish. 72% of Ponish 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Miner
    29%

What Ponish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Ponish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponish 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ponish. 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 54 military records available for the last name Ponish. For the veterans among your Ponish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponish lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ponish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Ponish in 1958 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ponish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponish 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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