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Ponoroff Family History

Ponoroff 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: Todoroff, Potthoff, Pontiff, Boroff, Ostroff, Petroff, Sokoloff

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Where is the Ponoroff family from?

You can see how Ponoroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponoroff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ponoroff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponoroff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ponoroff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Ponoroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponoroff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ponoroff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ponoroff. For the veterans among your Ponoroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponoroff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Ponoroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ponoroff in 1965 was 75, and 97 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponoroff 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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