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Pondel Family History

Pondel 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: Ponder, Mandel, Ponce, Postel, Bandel, Sandel, Godel, Pond, Model

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Where is the Pondel family from?

You can see how Pondel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pondel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pondel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Pondel families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pondel's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Pondel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pondel 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 Pondel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pondel. 58% of Pondel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pondel women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Factory Worker
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pondel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Pondel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pondel 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Pondel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Pondel. For the veterans among your Pondel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pondel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pondel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pondel in 1967 was 82, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pondel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pondel 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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