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Ponomar Family History

Ponomar 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: Pomar, Palomar, Omar, Polman, Bonar, Sonoda, Woomer, Parmar, Honor

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Where is the Ponomar family from?

You can see how Ponomar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponomar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ponomar family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponomar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ponomar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponomar 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 41 census records available for the last name Ponomar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponomar 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ponomar. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ponomar. For the veterans among your Ponomar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponomar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Ponomar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ponomar in 1971 was 74, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponomar 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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