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Pongerell Family History

Pongerell 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: Longwell, Cotterell, Pontrelli, Pontarelli, Pickerell, Pennewell

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Where is the Pongerell family from?

You can see how Pongerell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pongerell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pongerell family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Pongerell's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pongerell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pongerell 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 2 census records available for the last name Pongerell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pongerell 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 Pongerell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pongerell. For the veterans among your Pongerell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pongerell

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