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Ponstein Family History

Ponstein 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: Holstein, Einstein, Hornstein, Von Stein, Ornstein, Posten, Arnstein

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Where is the Ponstein family from?

You can see how Ponstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ponstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ponstein families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponstein's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ponstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponstein 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 Ponstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ponstein. 43% of Ponstein men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ponstein women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ponstein were New Worker and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Ponstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Ponstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponstein 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ponstein. 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 78 military records available for the last name Ponstein. For the veterans among your Ponstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Ponstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ponstein in 1962 was 85, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponstein 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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