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Pontious Family History

Pontious Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Pontius.

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


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Where is the Pontious family from?

You can see how Pontious families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontious family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pontious families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pontious family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pontious's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Pontious families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontious 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 Pontious ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pontious. 25% of Pontious men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Pontious women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pontious were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Telephone Operator
    16%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pontious. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontious 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Pontious. 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 941 military records available for the last name Pontious. For the veterans among your Pontious ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontious lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pontious life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pontious in 1953 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontious 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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