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Pondt Family History

Pondt 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: Pond, Pont, Pundt, Ponds, Mondt, Pong, Bond, Donat, Port, Ponce

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Where is the Pondt family from?

You can see how Pondt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pondt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pondt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pondt families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pondt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pondt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pondt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Pondt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pondt 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Pondt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pondt. For the veterans among your Pondt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pondt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Pondt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pondt in 1963 was 70, and 27 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pondt 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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