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Ponteau Family History

Ponteau 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: Ponte, Pineau, Pontes, Gonyeau, Rondeau, Bonneau, Mongeau, Poteat

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Where is the Ponteau family from?

You can see how Ponteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponteau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ponteau families were found in USA in 1840. In 1911 there was 1 Ponteau family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ponteau's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ponteau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ponteau 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 92 census records available for the last name Ponteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponteau 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ponteau. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ponteau. For the veterans among your Ponteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponteau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Ponteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ponteau in 1970 was 68, and 49 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponteau 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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