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Poin Family History

Poin 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: Polin, Pin, Point, Coin, Poon, Goin, Pon, Pain, John, Son

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Where is the Poin family from?

You can see how Poin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Poin families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Poin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Poin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poin 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 161 census records available for the last name Poin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poin 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Poin. 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 30 military records available for the last name Poin. For the veterans among your Poin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poin lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Poin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Poin in 1985 was 66, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poin 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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