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Poniewierski Family History

Poniewierski 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: Pniewski, Siekierski, Niewinski, Niedzielski, Poniatowski

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Where is the Poniewierski family from?

You can see how Poniewierski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poniewierski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Poniewierski families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Poniewierski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poniewierski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poniewierski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poniewierski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Poniewierski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Poniewierski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poniewierski 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Poniewierski. 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 43 military records available for the last name Poniewierski. For the veterans among your Poniewierski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poniewierski lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Poniewierski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poniewierski in 1949 was 51, and 90 in 2004.

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