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Poniski Family History

Poniski 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: Poleski, Onishi, Konishi, Plonski, Konicki, Polinski, Lonski, Polski

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Where is the Poniski family from?

You can see how Poniski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poniski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poniski family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Poniski's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Poniski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Poniski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poniski 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Poniski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Poniski. For the veterans among your Poniski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poniski lifespan?

Average Poniski life expectancy in 1964 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poniski 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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