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Pondell Family History

Pondell 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: Pendell, Pindell, Podell, Rundell, Lindell, Powell, Odell, Bodell

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Where is the Pondell family from?

You can see how Pondell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pondell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pondell family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pondell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pondell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pondell 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 57 census records available for the last name Pondell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pondell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pondell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pondell. For the veterans among your Pondell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pondell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pondell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pondell in 1969 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pondell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pondell 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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