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Pontano Family History

Pontano 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: Montano, Pantano, Fontana, Ponto, Ponton, Pintado, Politano, Bonano

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Where is the Pontano family from?

You can see how Pontano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pontano families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pontano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pontano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontano 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 Pontano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pontano. 100% of Pontano men 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
    100%

What Pontano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Pontano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontano 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Pontano. 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 23 military records available for the last name Pontano. For the veterans among your Pontano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Pontano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pontano in 1963 was 78, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontano 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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