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Poiner Family History

Poiner Surname Meaning

see Poyner.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Poiner family from?

You can see how Poiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Poiner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 231 Poiner families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Poiner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poiner families in 1911.
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What did your Poiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Ouvrier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Poiner. 27% of Poiner men worked as a Cultivateur and 30% of Poiner women worked as an Ouvrier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poiner were Fils De Cultivateur and Clerk.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Ouvrier
    30%
  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Poiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poiner 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Poiner. 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 236 military records available for the last name Poiner. For the veterans among your Poiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poiner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Poiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Poiner in 1963 was 67, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poiner 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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