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Ponow Family History

Ponow Name 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: Konow, Pong, Ponce, Pool, Popov, Pino, Bono, Ono, Pond, Honor

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Where is the Ponow family from?

You can see how Ponow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ponow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ponow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ponow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ponow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ponow. 100% of Ponow men worked as a Carpenter. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Ponow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponow 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ponow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Ponow. For the veterans among your Ponow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Ponow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ponow in 1960 was 48, and 82 in 1999.

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