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Poingdestre Family History

Poingdestre Surname Meaning

from Old French poing destre ‘right fist’.

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


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Where is the Poingdestre family from?

You can see how Poingdestre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poingdestre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Poingdestre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Poingdestre family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Poingdestre's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Poingdestre families in 1911.
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What did your Poingdestre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poingdestre. 82% of Poingdestre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Home Duties
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poingdestre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poingdestre 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Poingdestre. 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 88 military records available for the last name Poingdestre. For the veterans among your Poingdestre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poingdestre lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Poingdestre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poingdestre in 1974 was 82, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poingdestre 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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