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Ponstine Family History

Ponstine 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: Anstine, Longtine, Ponting, Holstine, Costine, Constant, Constance

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponstine 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 29 census records available for the last name Ponstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponstine 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 Ponstine. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Ponstine. For the veterans among your Ponstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponstine lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Ponstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ponstine in 1968 was 75, and 70 in 1993.

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