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Poineer Family History

Poineer 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: Pointer, Pinner, Painter, Pinter, Poyner, Pounder, Posner, Joiner

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Where is the Poineer family from?

You can see how Poineer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poineer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Poineer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Poineer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poineer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poineer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poineer 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 78 census records available for the last name Poineer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poineer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Poineer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Poineer. For the veterans among your Poineer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poineer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poineer 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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