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Pontar Family History

Pontar 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: Pintar, Porter, Pointer, Panter, Pinter, Montag, Bonar, Kotar, Poster

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Where is the Pontar family from?

You can see how Pontar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pontar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pontar family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontar's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pontar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontar 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 56 census records available for the last name Pontar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontar 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pontar. 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 military records available for the last name Pontar. For the veterans among your Pontar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontar lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Pontar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pontar in 1958 was 59, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontar 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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