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Pontel Family History

Pontel 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: Postel, Ponte, Pantel, Pontes, Montel, Porter, Ponce, Conte, Pointer

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Where is the Pontel family from?

You can see how Pontel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pontel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Pontel families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontel's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Pontel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontel 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 210 census records available for the last name Pontel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontel 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Pontel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pontel. For the veterans among your Pontel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Pontel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pontel in 1969 was 72, and 100 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontel 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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