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Poynor Family History

Poynor Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire and Leicestershire; of Norman origin): variant of Poyner.

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


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Where is the Poynor family from?

You can see how Poynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poynor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Poynor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Poynor families living in Leicestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Poynor's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Poynor families in 1891.
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What did your Poynor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poynor. 100% of Poynor men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Poynor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • School Teachers Elementary
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Poynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poynor 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Poynor. 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 793 military records available for the last name Poynor. For the veterans among your Poynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poynor lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Poynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Poynor in 1953 was 42, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poynor 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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