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Poyntz Family History

Poyntz Name Meaning

see Points .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Poyner, Pont, Ponto, Points, Ponte, Lontz, Politz, Portz, Point

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Where is the Poyntz family from?

You can see how Poyntz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyntz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poyntz families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 34 Poyntz families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Poyntz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Poyntz families in 1911.
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What did your Poyntz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Poyntz. 50% of Poyntz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poyntz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyntz 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Poyntz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 442 military records available for the last name Poyntz. For the veterans among your Poyntz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poyntz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Poyntz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Poyntz in 1956 was 44, and 95 in 2002.

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