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Poinsette Family History

Poinsette Surname Meaning

Variant of Poinsett a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poinsette family from?

You can see how Poinsette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poinsette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poinsette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Poinsette families living in New Jersey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Poinsette's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Poinsette families in 1880.
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What did your Poinsette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poinsette. 75% of Poinsette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Poinsette women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Poinsette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Poinsette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poinsette 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 Poinsette. 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 70 military records available for the last name Poinsette. For the veterans among your Poinsette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poinsette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Poinsette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Poinsette in 1966 was 83, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poinsette 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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