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Pointdexter Family History

Pointdexter 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: Poindexter, Pendexter, Pointer, Painter, Pinter, Hofstetter, Pounder

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Where is the Pointdexter family from?

You can see how Pointdexter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pointdexter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pointdexter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Pointdexter family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pointdexter's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Pointdexter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pointdexter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pointdexter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pointdexter. 50% of Pointdexter men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pointdexter women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pointdexter were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Pointdexter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Pointdexter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pointdexter 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Pointdexter. 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 71 military records available for the last name Pointdexter. For the veterans among your Pointdexter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pointdexter lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Pointdexter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pointdexter in 1978 was 66, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pointdexter 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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