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Poinson Family History

Poinson 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: Pointon, Pinson, Poisson, Soisson, Johnson, Posson, Ponton, Kinson

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Where is the Poinson family from?

You can see how Poinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poinson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Poinson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Poinson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 58% of all the recorded Poinson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Poinson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Poinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poinson. 100% of Poinson men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Poinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poinson 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Poinson. 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 26 military records available for the last name Poinson. For the veterans among your Poinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poinson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Poinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Poinson in 1966 was 71, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poinson 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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