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Poinier Family History

Poinier 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, Poirier, Poitier, Pinner, Painter, Pinter, Portier, Poyner

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Where is the Poinier family from?

You can see how Poinier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poinier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Poinier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Poinier families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poinier's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Poinier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poinier 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 Poinier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poinier. 50% of Poinier men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Poinier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Poinier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poinier 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Poinier. 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 149 military records available for the last name Poinier. For the veterans among your Poinier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poinier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Poinier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poinier in 1961 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poinier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poinier 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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