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Pontaleo Family History

Pontaleo 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: Pantaleo, Montalbo, Montalto, Portales, Pantaleon, Montalvo, Pontillo

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontaleo 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pontaleo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Pontaleo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontaleo 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pontaleo. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pontaleo. For the veterans among your Pontaleo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontaleo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1988, in the United States, Pontaleo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pontaleo in 1962 was 57, and 90 in 1988.

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