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Pongo Family History

Pongo 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: Pong, Ponto, Longo, Congo, Ponzo, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Gong

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Where is the Pongo family from?

You can see how Pongo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pongo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pongo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Pongo family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pongo's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pongo families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pongo 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 Pongo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pongo. 100% of Pongo men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Pongo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pongo 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Pongo. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pongo. For the veterans among your Pongo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pongo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Pongo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pongo in 1973 was 69, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pongo 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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