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Ponkratz Family History

Ponkratz 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: Pankratz, Pongratz, Potratz, Pongracz, Pottratz, Pomerantz, Kratz

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Where is the Ponkratz family from?

You can see how Ponkratz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponkratz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponkratz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ponkratz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponkratz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ponkratz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Ponkratz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponkratz 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Ponkratz. 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 257 military records available for the last name Ponkratz. For the veterans among your Ponkratz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponkratz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ponkratz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ponkratz in 1962 was 45, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponkratz 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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