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Pontera Family History

Pontera 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: Montera, Portera, Porter, Pointer, Panter, Pinter, Montero, Pitera

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Where is the Pontera family from?

You can see how Pontera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pontera family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontera's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pontera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontera 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 21 census records available for the last name Pontera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontera 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pontera. 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 Pontera. For the veterans among your Pontera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontera lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Pontera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pontera in 1971 was 59, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontera 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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