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Ponter Family History

Ponter Surname Meaning

see Punter.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ponter family from?

You can see how Ponter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ponter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Ponter families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ponter's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Ponter families in 1911.
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What did your Ponter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ponter. 21% of Ponter men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Ponter women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ponter were Janitor and Teacher.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Maid
    14%
  • House Work
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ponter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponter 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 641 immigration records available for the last name Ponter. 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 382 military records available for the last name Ponter. For the veterans among your Ponter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Ponter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ponter in 1960 was 49, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ponter 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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