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GregPonton
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8/27/2004, 8:17 PM
My family name is Ponton, can anyone tell me the origins and meaning of the name please
#Ponton
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Miss Claire
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8/27/2004, 8:56 PM
In French, a "ponton" is something floating on the sea where you can put stuff. Like an aircraft carrier.
Ponton could also be a French form of
Pontius
. (click on the link).
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GregPonton
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8/27/2004, 9:14 PM
I am a 5th generation asttralian, but i believe my people came here from ireland
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