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Pontarelli Family History

Pontarelli Surname Meaning

Italian (Molise): possibly from a derivative of ponte ‘bridge’ or punta ‘point’ + suffix -arelli.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pontarelli family from?

You can see how Pontarelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontarelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Pontarelli families living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pontarelli's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Pontarelli families in 1920.
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What did your Pontarelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pontarelli. 55% of Pontarelli men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pontarelli women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pontarelli were Time Keeper and Plier Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Construction Foreman
    6%
  • Time Keeper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Plier Worker
    50%

What Pontarelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Pontarelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontarelli 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Pontarelli. 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 269 military records available for the last name Pontarelli. For the veterans among your Pontarelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontarelli lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pontarelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pontarelli in 1954 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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