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Pontillon Family History

Pontillon 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: Pontillo, Portillo, Cantillon, Antillon, Bouillon, Castillon, Ponton

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Where is the Pontillon family from?

You can see how Pontillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontillon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pontillon family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontillon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pontillon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontillon 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 24 census records available for the last name Pontillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontillon 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pontillon. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pontillon. For the veterans among your Pontillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontillon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Pontillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pontillon in 1971 was 71, and 98 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontillon 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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