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Poniske Family History

Poniske 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: Piske, Pike, Ponce, Paske, Pozniak, Poleski, Konik, Goike, Ganske

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Where is the Poniske family from?

You can see how Poniske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poniske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Poniske families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poniske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poniske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poniske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poniske ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Poniske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poniske 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 Poniske. 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 54 military records available for the last name Poniske. For the veterans among your Poniske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poniske lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Poniske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Poniske in 1964 was 76, and 69 in 1992.

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