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Pontak Family History

Pontak 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: Montag, Pozniak, Polak, Pinta, Portal, Pont, Ponto, Porta, Ponton

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Where is the Pontak family from?

You can see how Pontak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pontak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pontak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pontak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pontak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pontak. 100% of Pontak men worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Pontak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontak 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pontak. 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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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Pontak. For the veterans among your Pontak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Pontak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pontak in 1975 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

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