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Ponters Family History

Ponters 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: Pontes, Potters, Porter, Pointer, Panter, Pinter, Montero, Pontius

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Where is the Ponters family from?

You can see how Ponters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponters family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Ponters families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 3 Ponters families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponters's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ponters families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Ponters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponters 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ponters. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ponters. For the veterans among your Ponters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponters lifespan?

Average Ponters life expectancy in 1984 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponters 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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