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Pointin Family History

Pointin 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: Pointon, Pointer, Points, Ponton, Painton, Point, Quintin, Ponti

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Where is the Pointin family from?

You can see how Pointin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pointin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pointin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Pointin families living in Norfolk. This was about 68% of all the recorded Pointin's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Pointin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pointin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pointin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pointin. 100% of Pointin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pointin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Pointin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pointin 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Pointin. 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 64 military records available for the last name Pointin. For the veterans among your Pointin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pointin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Pointin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pointin in 1976 was 67, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pointin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pointin 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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