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Pontiere Family History

Pontiere 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: Pontier, Portier, Poitier, Postier, Potier, Ponthier, Porter, Pointer

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Where is the Pontiere family from?

You can see how Pontiere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontiere family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pontiere family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontiere's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pontiere families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontiere 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 94 census records available for the last name Pontiere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontiere 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Pontiere. 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 48 military records available for the last name Pontiere. For the veterans among your Pontiere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontiere lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Pontiere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pontiere in 1961 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontiere 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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