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Ponkovich Family History

Ponkovich 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: Tonkovich, Boskovich, Perkovich, Popovich, Crnkovich, Petkovich

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Where is the Ponkovich family from?

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

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ponkovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponkovich 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 Ponkovich. 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 Ponkovich. For the veterans among your Ponkovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponkovich lifespan?

Average Ponkovich life expectancy in 1990 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponkovich 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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