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Pondler Family History

Pondler 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, Sandler, Tendler, Kandler, Pender, Fendler, Pounder, Kindler

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Where is the Pondler family from?

You can see how Pondler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pondler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pondler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pondler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Pondler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pondler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Pondler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pondler 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pondler. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pondler. For the veterans among your Pondler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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