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Pontani Family History

Pontani 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: Montani, Montano, Fontana, Ponton, Otani, Soltani, Fontan, Montini

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Where is the Pontani family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontani 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 Pontani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pontani. 100% of Pontani men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Pontani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontani 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Pontani. 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 52 military records available for the last name Pontani. For the veterans among your Pontani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pontani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pontani in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontani 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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