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Poytner Family History

Poytner 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, Portner, Porter, Portier, Kostner, Ortner, Poster, Cortner

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Where is the Poytner family from?

You can see how Poytner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poytner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poytner family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Poytner's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Poytner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Poytner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poytner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Poytner. 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 2 military records available for the last name Poytner. For the veterans among your Poytner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poytner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Poytner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Poytner in 1972 was 86, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poytner 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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