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Poynte Family History

Poynte 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: Ponte, Poynter, Ponce, Conte, Coyne, Pointer, Monte, Poyner, Pont

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Where is the Poynte family from?

You can see how Poynte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poynte family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Poynte families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Poynte family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Poynte's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Poynte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poynte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Poynte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poynte 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Poynte. 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 6 military records available for the last name Poynte. For the veterans among your Poynte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poynte lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2004, in the United States, Poynte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poynte in 1995 was 42, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poynte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poynte 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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