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Ponitz Family History

Ponitz 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: Politz, Panitz, Bonitz, Bonito, Pont, Ponto, Pritz, Moritz, Ponte

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Where is the Ponitz family from?

You can see how Ponitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ponitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ponitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponitz 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 Ponitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ponitz. 100% of Ponitz men worked as an Auto Mechanic.

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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

  • Auto Mechanic
    100%

What Ponitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Ponitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponitz 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Ponitz. 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 192 military records available for the last name Ponitz. For the veterans among your Ponitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ponitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ponitz in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponitz 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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