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Poynter Family History

Poynter Surname Meaning

English (southern): variant of Pointer.

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


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Where is the Poynter family from?

You can see how Poynter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poynter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poynter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 186 Poynter families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Poynter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poynter families in 1891.
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What did your Poynter 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 Poynter. 12% of Poynter men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Poynter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poynter were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Poynter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poynter 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Poynter. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Poynter. For the veterans among your Poynter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poynter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Poynter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poynter in 1952 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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