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Ponkowski Family History

Ponkowski 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: Pankowski, Polkowski, Bonkowski, Pinkowski, Polakowski, Borkowski

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Where is the Ponkowski family from?

You can see how Ponkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ponkowski families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ponkowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ponkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponkowski 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 35 census records available for the last name Ponkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponkowski 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ponkowski. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ponkowski. For the veterans among your Ponkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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