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Pontine Family History

Pontine 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: Ponting, Pontius, Ponton, Ponte, Conine, Pontiff, Fontaine, Montone

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Where is the Pontine family from?

You can see how Pontine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pontine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Pontine families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pontine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pontine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pontine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pontine. 34% of Pontine men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Coal Miner
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Pontine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Pontine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontine 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pontine. 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 47 military records available for the last name Pontine. For the veterans among your Pontine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontine lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Pontine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pontine in 1949 was 41, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pontine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontine 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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