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Poytinger Family History

Poytinger 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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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Poytinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poytinger 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 immigration records available for the last name Poytinger. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Poytinger. For the veterans among your Poytinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poytinger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Poytinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Poytinger in 1973 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

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