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Pointinger Family History

Pointinger 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: Pottinger, Pittinger, Pointer, Possinger, Gittinger, Pettinger

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Where is the Pointinger family from?

You can see how Pointinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pointinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pointinger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pointinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pointinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pointinger 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 Pointinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pointinger. 100% of Pointinger women worked as a Laundress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Pointinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Pointinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pointinger 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 Pointinger. 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 108 military records available for the last name Pointinger. For the veterans among your Pointinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pointinger lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Pointinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pointinger in 1984 was 78, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pointinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pointinger 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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