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Pontee Family History

Pontee 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: Ponte, Pontes, Montee, Contee, Portee, Porter, Ponce, Conte, Postel

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Where is the Pontee family from?

You can see how Pontee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pontee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pontee family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontee's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pontee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontee 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 51 census records available for the last name Pontee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontee 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pontee. 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 Pontee. For the veterans among your Pontee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontee lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Pontee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pontee in 1974 was 77, and 75 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontee 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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