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Pontino Family History

Pontino 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: Ponting, Contino, Longino, Montano, Pontius, Pollino, Ponto, Ponton

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Where is the Pontino family from?

You can see how Pontino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pontino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pontino families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Pontino's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pontino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pontino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pontino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pontino. 100% of Pontino men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pontino women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Pontino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Pontino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pontino 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Pontino. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pontino. For the veterans among your Pontino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pontino lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Pontino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pontino in 1945 was 27, and 54 in 2002.

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