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Poitinger Family History

Poitinger 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: Pottinger, Possinger, Pettinger, Ottinger, Pollinger, Pittinger

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Where is the Poitinger family from?

You can see how Poitinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poitinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poitinger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Poitinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poitinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poitinger 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 56 census records available for the last name Poitinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poitinger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Poitinger. 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 40 military records available for the last name Poitinger. For the veterans among your Poitinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poitinger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Poitinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Poitinger in 1961 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poitinger 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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