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Pontifes Family History

Pontifes 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: Pontius, Pontiff, Pontes, Pontier, Pontious, Portier, Ponte, Montes

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Where is the Pontifes family from?

You can see how Pontifes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontifes family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Pontifes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pontifes family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontifes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pontifes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Pontifes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontifes 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pontifes. 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 military records available for the last name Pontifes. For the veterans among your Pontifes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontifes lifespan?

Average Pontifes life expectancy in 2003 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontifes 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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