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Pointing Family History

Pointing Surname Meaning

variant of Ponting.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pointing family from?

You can see how Pointing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pointing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pointing families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Pointing families living in Somerset. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pointing's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Pointing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pointing 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 Pointing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Works Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pointing. 25% of Pointing men worked as a Works Manager and 87% of Pointing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pointing were Railway Clerk and 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 1939

  • Works Manager
    25%
  • Lorry Driver
    25%
  • French Polisher
    25%
  • Railway Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Astnt Shopkeeper household Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Pointing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pointing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pointing 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Pointing. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pointing. For the veterans among your Pointing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pointing lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pointing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pointing in 1959 was 46, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pointing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pointing 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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