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Poyneer Family History

Poyneer 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: Poyner, Poynter, Pointer, Pounder, Posner, Poyer, Coyner, Ponder

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Where is the Poyneer family from?

You can see how Poyneer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyneer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Poyneer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Poyneer family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poyneer's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Poyneer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poyneer 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 Poyneer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poyneer. 100% of Poyneer 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
    100%

What Poyneer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Poyneer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyneer 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 Poyneer. 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 93 military records available for the last name Poyneer. For the veterans among your Poyneer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poyneer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Poyneer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Poyneer in 1972 was 64, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poyneer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poyneer 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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