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Poignard Family History

Poignard 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: Pinard, Guignard, Pollard, Pickard, Boilard, Bongard, Linard, Picard

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Where is the Poignard family from?

You can see how Poignard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poignard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Poignard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Poignard families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Poignard's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Poignard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poignard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Poignard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poignard 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Poignard. 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 12 military records available for the last name Poignard. For the veterans among your Poignard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poignard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Poignard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Poignard in 1968 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poignard 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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