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Pontisso Family History

Pontisso 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, Pontillo, Ponto, Poisson, Pontiff, Contessa, Portillo

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Pontisso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontisso 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Pontisso. 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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There are 91 military records available for the last name Pontisso. For the veterans among your Pontisso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontisso lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pontisso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pontisso in 1967 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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