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Pontery Family History

Pontery 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: Porter, Pointer, Panter, Pinter, Montero, Poster, Potter, Ponte

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Where is the Pontery family from?

You can see how Pontery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontery family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Pontery families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontery's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pontery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontery 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 40 census records available for the last name Pontery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontery 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pontery. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pontery. For the veterans among your Pontery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontery lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Pontery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pontery in 1976 was 85, and 88 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontery 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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