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Pontrelli Name Meaning

Italian: probably from a shortened form of pinturello a diminutive of Old Italian pintore ‘painter’.

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


Similar surnames: Pontarelli, Portelli, Bottrell, Cantrell, Ventrella, Petrelli

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Where is the Pontrelli family from?

You can see how Pontrelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontrelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pontrelli families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pontrelli's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Pontrelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontrelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pontrelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pontrelli. 46% of Pontrelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pontrelli women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    46%
  • Ice Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Merchant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Pontrelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Pontrelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontrelli 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Pontrelli. 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 137 military records available for the last name Pontrelli. For the veterans among your Pontrelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontrelli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pontrelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pontrelli in 1962 was 75, and 52 in 2004.

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