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Ponthieux Family History

Ponthieux Surname Meaning

French: variant of Ponthieu a habitational name from Ponthieu a region (former county) in Picardy between the rivers Authie and Somme.

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


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Where is the Ponthieux family from?

You can see how Ponthieux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ponthieux family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 25 Ponthieux families living in Louisiana. This was about 96% of all the recorded Ponthieux's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ponthieux families in 1920.
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What did your Ponthieux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Hostess were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ponthieux. 43% of Ponthieux men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ponthieux women worked as a Hostess. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ponthieux were Painter and Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hostess
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Ponthieux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Ponthieux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponthieux 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ponthieux. 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 146 military records available for the last name Ponthieux. For the veterans among your Ponthieux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponthieux lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Ponthieux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ponthieux in 1945 was 20, and 60 in 2003.

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