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Poneck Family History

Poneck 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: Honeck, Peck, Ponce, Panek, Bobeck, Boeck, Pone, Honick, Robeck, Pock

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Where is the Poneck family from?

You can see how Poneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poneck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poneck families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poneck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poneck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poneck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Poneck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Poneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poneck 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Poneck. 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 26 military records available for the last name Poneck. For the veterans among your Poneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poneck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Poneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Poneck in 1968 was 49, and 79 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poneck 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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