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Pontbriand Family History

Pontbriand Surname Meaning

French Canadian: altered form of Breton Briand with the addition of French pont ‘bridge’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pontbriand family from?

You can see how Pontbriand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontbriand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pontbriand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 90 Pontbriand families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontbriand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pontbriand families in 1911.
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What did your Pontbriand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pontbriand. 16% of Pontbriand men worked as a Weaver and 37% of Pontbriand women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pontbriand were Knitter and Sewer.

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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

  • Weaver
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Knitter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Stitcher
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Sewer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pontbriand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontbriand 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Pontbriand. 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 317 military records available for the last name Pontbriand. For the veterans among your Pontbriand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontbriand lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pontbriand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pontbriand in 1953 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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