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Pontikes Family History

Pontikes 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: Pontius, Pontes, Pontier, Pontious, Portier, Ponte, Montes, Pontiff

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Where is the Pontikes family from?

You can see how Pontikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontikes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pontikes families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pontikes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pontikes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontikes 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 92 census records available for the last name Pontikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontikes 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Pontikes. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pontikes. For the veterans among your Pontikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontikes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pontikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pontikes in 1955 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontikes 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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