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Poynton Family History

Poynton Surname Meaning

see Pointon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Poynton family from?

You can see how Poynton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poynton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Poynton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 26 Poynton families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Poynton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Poynton families in 1911.
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What did your Poynton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Painter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Poynton. 50% of Poynton men worked as a Painter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Painter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Poynton. 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 906 military records available for the last name Poynton. For the veterans among your Poynton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poynton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Poynton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Poynton in 1959 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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