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Pontbriant Family History

Pontbriant 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: Pontbriand, O'briant, Bondurant, Briant, Contrino, Contarino

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Where is the Pontbriant family from?

You can see how Pontbriant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontbriant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pontbriant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pontbriant families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontbriant's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pontbriant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontbriant 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 Pontbriant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pontbriant. 100% of Pontbriant women worked as a Commis.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%

What Pontbriant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Pontbriant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontbriant 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pontbriant. 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 49 military records available for the last name Pontbriant. For the veterans among your Pontbriant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontbriant lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pontbriant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pontbriant in 1967 was 66, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pontbriant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontbriant 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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