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Pontal Family History

Pontal 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: Portal, Postal, Postel, Montag, Pinta, Pont, Ponto, Porta, Ponton

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Where is the Pontal family from?

You can see how Pontal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pontal families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pontal family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pontal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontal 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 65 census records available for the last name Pontal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontal 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Pontal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pontal. For the veterans among your Pontal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1964, in the United States, Pontal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Pontal in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 1964.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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