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Points Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Ponz Ponce from Latin Pontius (see Ponce).

Habitational name from any of several places called Ponts (such as those in Manche and in Seine-Maritime, Normandy) from Latin pontes ‘bridges’.

This name has been established since the 13th century in Ireland where it appears as Pounce and Pounche and is Gaelicized as Púinse.

Occasionally a nickname for a fop or dandy from the plural of Middle English poynte ‘tagged lace or cord’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Points families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Points family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Points families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Points families living in Norfolk. This was about 27% of all the recorded Points's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Points families in 1891.
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What did your Points ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Points. 100% of Points women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Points lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Points life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Points in 1959 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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