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Pondexter Family History

Pondexter Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Poindexter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pondexter family from?

You can see how Pondexter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pondexter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pondexter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Pondexter families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Pondexter's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Pondexter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pondexter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pondexter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pondexter. 41% of Pondexter men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Pondexter women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pondexter were Farming and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Porter
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Servant
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pondexter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pondexter 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pondexter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 314 military records available for the last name Pondexter. For the veterans among your Pondexter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pondexter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pondexter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pondexter in 1957 was 54, and 94 in 2004.

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