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Ponkauski Family History

Ponkauski 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: Polanski, Konarski, Poznanski, Tokarski, Poplawski, Pokorski

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Where is the Ponkauski family from?

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

There are 25 census records available for the last name Ponkauski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponkauski 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 Ponkauski. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ponkauski. For the veterans among your Ponkauski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponkauski lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Ponkauski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ponkauski in 1975 was 74, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponkauski 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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