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Pongrass Family History

Pongrass Name 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: Pongracz, Pongratz, Grass, Porras, Snodgrass, Lo Grasso, Gingras

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Pongrass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pongrass 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pongrass. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 11 military records available for the last name Pongrass. For the veterans among your Pongrass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pongrass lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Pongrass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pongrass in 1981 was 60, and 94 in 1999.

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