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Ponsaka Family History

Ponsaka 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: Nonaka, Posada, Posa, Pozniak, Fontana, Polak, Tanaka, Polka, Osaki

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Where is the Ponsaka family from?

You can see how Ponsaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponsaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ponsaka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponsaka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ponsaka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Ponsaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponsaka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ponsaka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ponsaka. For the veterans among your Ponsaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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