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Pontifice Family History

Pontifice 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: Pontiff, Ponce, Patience, Pontius, Prentice, Pacifico, Boniface

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Where is the Pontifice family from?

You can see how Pontifice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontifice family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pontifice family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontifice's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pontifice families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontifice 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 29 census records available for the last name Pontifice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontifice 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pontifice. 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 34 military records available for the last name Pontifice. For the veterans among your Pontifice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontifice lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Pontifice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pontifice in 1967 was 78, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontifice 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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