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Poynette Family History

Poynette 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: Pinette, Boyette, Payette, Bonnette, Monette, Cornette, Goyette

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Where is the Poynette family from?

You can see how Poynette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poynette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poynette family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Poynette's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Poynette families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Poynette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poynette 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Poynette. 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 1 military records available for the last name Poynette. For the veterans among your Poynette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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