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Poynar Family History

Poynar 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: Poyner, Podnar, Poynor, Bonar, Pomar, Bodnar, Molnar, Boyar, Polgar

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Where is the Poynar family from?

You can see how Poynar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poynar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poynar family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Poynar's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Poynar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Poynar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poynar 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Poynar. 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 13 military records available for the last name Poynar. For the veterans among your Poynar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poynar lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Poynar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Poynar in 1986 was 95, and 74 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poynar 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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