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Ponticelli Family History

Ponticelli Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of the places called Ponticelli for example near Naples (Campania).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Ponticelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponticelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ponticelli families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ponticelli families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponticelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ponticelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponticelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ponticelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ponticelli. 100% of Ponticelli women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ponticelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Ponticelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponticelli 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Ponticelli. 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 166 military records available for the last name Ponticelli. For the veterans among your Ponticelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponticelli lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ponticelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ponticelli in 1957 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponticelli 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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