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Bointer Family History

Bointer Surname 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: Pointer, Bainter, Boiter, Winter, Minter, Painter, Bolter, Pinter

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Where is the Bointer family from?

You can see how Bointer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bointer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Bointer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bointer families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Bointer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Bointer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bointer 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

There are 65 census records available for the last name Bointer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bointer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bointer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Bointer. For the veterans among your Bointer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bointer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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