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Ponterio Family History

Ponterio 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: Montero, Porter, Montesi, Pointer, Panter, Pinter, Bontempo, Poster

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Where is the Ponterio family from?

You can see how Ponterio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponterio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ponterio families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ponterio's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ponterio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponterio 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 Ponterio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ponterio. 50% of Ponterio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ponterio women worked as a Proprietor.

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Ponterio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Ponterio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponterio 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Ponterio. 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 77 military records available for the last name Ponterio. For the veterans among your Ponterio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponterio lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Ponterio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ponterio in 1960 was 42, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponterio 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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