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Pointen Family History

Pointen 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: Pointer, Pointon, Painter, Pinter, Porten, Points, Ponton, Ponte

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Where is the Pointen family from?

You can see how Pointen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pointen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pointen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Pointen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pointen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pointen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pointen 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 Pointen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pointen. 100% of Pointen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pointen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Home Duties
    50%

What Pointen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Pointen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pointen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pointen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pointen. For the veterans among your Pointen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pointen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Pointen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pointen in 1975 was 75, and 97 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pointen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pointen 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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