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Pontrich Family History

Pontrich 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: Petrich, Polich, Patrick, Dietrich, Fenrich, Pontius, Monteith

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Where is the Pontrich family from?

You can see how Pontrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontrich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Pontrich families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontrich's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Pontrich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontrich 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 Pontrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Repairman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pontrich. 34% of Pontrich men worked as a Repairman.

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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

  • Repairman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Pontrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Pontrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontrich 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pontrich. 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 91 military records available for the last name Pontrich. For the veterans among your Pontrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontrich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Pontrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pontrich in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontrich 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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