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Poynot Family History

Poynot 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: Poynor, Poyner, Pont, Point, Poirot, Joynt, Monnot, Fosnot, Bonnot

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Where is the Poynot family from?

You can see how Poynot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poynot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Poynot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Poynot families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Poynot's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Poynot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poynot 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 96 census records available for the last name Poynot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poynot 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Poynot. 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 18 military records available for the last name Poynot. For the veterans among your Poynot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poynot lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Poynot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poynot in 1965 was 76, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poynot 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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