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Point Family History

Point Surname Meaning

French: from the personal name Point from Latin Pontius (see Ponce).

English: variant of Points with loss of final -s.

This surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Point family from?

You can see how Point families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Point family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Point families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Point families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Point's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Point families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Point 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 Point ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Point. 56% of Point men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Copper
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    23%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Point. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Point 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Point. 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 52,000 military records available for the last name Point. For the veterans among your Point ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Point lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Point life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Point in 1940 was 58, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Point 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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