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Pontynen Family History

Pontynen 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: Porten, Poyner, Sonnen, Rantanen, Ponton, Montanez, Ponte, Fontanez

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Where is the Pontynen family from?

You can see how Pontynen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontynen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pontynen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontynen's in USA. California had the highest population of Pontynen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Pontynen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontynen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Pontynen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pontynen. For the veterans among your Pontynen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontynen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Pontynen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pontynen in 1977 was 22, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontynen 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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