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Pongar Family History

Pongar 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: Polgar, Mongar, Pong, Ungar, Bonar, Bongard, Pomar, Logar, Loncar

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Where is the Pongar family from?

You can see how Pongar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pongar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pongar families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pongar's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pongar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pongar 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 51 census records available for the last name Pongar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pongar 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pongar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pongar. For the veterans among your Pongar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pongar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pongar 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pongar

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