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Pontin Family History

Pontin Surname Meaning

see Ponting.

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


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Where is the Pontin family from?

You can see how Pontin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pontin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 44 Pontin families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Pontin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pontin families in 1911.
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What did your Pontin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pontin. 39% of Pontin men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    39%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Peintre
    16%

What Pontin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Pontin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontin 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Pontin. 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 449 military records available for the last name Pontin. For the veterans among your Pontin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pontin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pontin in 1963 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pontin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pontin 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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