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Ponther Family History

Ponther 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: Panther, Pontier, Ponthier, Porter, Pointer, Panter, Pinter, Portier

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Where is the Ponther family from?

You can see how Ponther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponther family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ponther families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponther's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ponther families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Ponther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponther 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ponther. 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 89 military records available for the last name Ponther. For the veterans among your Ponther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponther lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Ponther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ponther in 1982 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponther 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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