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Pontieri Family History

Pontieri 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: Pontier, Portier, Poitier, Postier, Potier, Ponthier, Porter, Montesi

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Where is the Pontieri family from?

You can see how Pontieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontieri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pontieri families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pontieri's in USA. California had the highest population of Pontieri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontieri 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 101 census records available for the last name Pontieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontieri 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Pontieri. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pontieri. For the veterans among your Pontieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontieri lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pontieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pontieri in 1966 was 73, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontieri 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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