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Pointel Family History

Pointel 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, Painter, Postel, Pinter, Pointon, Points, Ponte, Pantel

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Where is the Pointel family from?

You can see how Pointel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pointel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pointel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pointel families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Pointel's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Pointel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pointel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Pointel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pointel 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Pointel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pointel. For the veterans among your Pointel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pointel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pointel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pointel in 1966 was 90, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pointel 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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