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Ponech Family History

Ponech 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: Polich, Ponce, Pech, Posch, Pinch, Pelech, Poch, Pone, Pouch, Honeck

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Where is the Ponech family from?

You can see how Ponech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponech family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ponech family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponech's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ponech families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponech surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ponech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Ponech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponech 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Ponech. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ponech. For the veterans among your Ponech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponech lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Ponech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ponech in 1981 was 70, and 80 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponech 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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