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Ponthier Family History

Ponthier Surname Meaning

French:: variant of Pontier. altered form of Ponthieux.

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


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Where is the Ponthier family from?

You can see how Ponthier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponthier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ponthier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Ponthier families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ponthier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ponthier families in 1911.
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What did your Ponthier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ponthier. 57% of Ponthier men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Ponthier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ponthier were Painter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Ponthier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Ponthier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponthier 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Ponthier. 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 156 military records available for the last name Ponthier. For the veterans among your Ponthier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponthier lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ponthier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ponthier in 1959 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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