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Pongsett Family History

Pongsett 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: Hogsett, Poinsett, Inglett, Dorsett, Doggett, Langseth, Padgett

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Where is the Pongsett family from?

You can see how Pongsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pongsett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pongsett family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Pongsett's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Pongsett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pongsett 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 1 census records available for the last name Pongsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pongsett 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 Pongsett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pongsett. For the veterans among your Pongsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pongsett lifespan?

Average Pongsett life expectancy in 1976 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pongsett 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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