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Pontiac Family History

Pontiac 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: Pontius, Pontiff, Pontier, Ponti, Ponting, Poncia, Montag, Portier

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Where is the Pontiac family from?

You can see how Pontiac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontiac family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pontiac families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Pontiac family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontiac's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pontiac families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontiac 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 Pontiac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pontiac. 50% of Pontiac men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Pontiac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Pontiac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontiac 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pontiac. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pontiac. For the veterans among your Pontiac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontiac lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Pontiac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pontiac in 1968 was 71, and 88 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pontiac

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontiac 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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