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Ponstingel Family History

Ponstingel 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: Pottinger, Possinger, Pensinger, Ponting, Lonsinger, Honsinger

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Ponstingel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ponstingel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ponstingel. 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 98 military records available for the last name Ponstingel. For the veterans among your Ponstingel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ponstingel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ponstingel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ponstingel in 1970 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

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