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Poyntz Family History

Poyntz Surname Meaning

see Points.

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


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Where is the Poyntz family from?

You can see how Poyntz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyntz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poyntz families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Poyntz families living in Glamorgan. This was about 19% of all the recorded Poyntz's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Poyntz families in 1891.
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What did your Poyntz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poyntz. 100% of Poyntz men worked as a Farm Worker and 87% of Poyntz 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poyntz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyntz 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Poyntz. 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 442 military records available for the last name Poyntz. For the veterans among your Poyntz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poyntz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Poyntz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Poyntz in 1956 was 44, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poyntz 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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