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Pointfield Family History

Pointfield 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: Winfield, Bonfield, Longfield, Cornfield, Infield, Whitfield

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Where is the Pointfield family from?

You can see how Pointfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pointfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pointfield family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pointfield's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pointfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pointfield 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 5 census records available for the last name Pointfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pointfield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pointfield. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pointfield. For the veterans among your Pointfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pointfield lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Pointfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pointfield in 1971 was 70, and 78 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pointfield 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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