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Points Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin):: from the Old French personal name Ponz Ponce from Latin Pontius (see Ponce ). habitational name from any of several places called Ponts (such as those in Manche and in Seine-Maritime Normandy) from Latin pontes ‘bridges’. This name has been established since the 13th century in Ireland where it appears as Pounce and Pounche and is Gaelicized as Púinse. occasionally a nickname for a fop or dandy from the plural of Middle English poynte ‘tagged lace or cord’.

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

Similar surnames: Point, Pont, Pinto, Pointer, Pons, Ponto, Pointon, Ponte, Pontes

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Where is the Points family from?

You can see how Points families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Points family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Points families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Points families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Points's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Points families in 1911.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
26%
Laborer
26%
Manager
7%
Truck Driver
6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Cook
22%
Housekeeper
16%
Housewife
16%
Teacher
16%

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Passenger Lists
There are 262 immigration records available for the last name Points. 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
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Points. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Points 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Points. 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 24,000 military records available for the last name Points. For the veterans among your Points ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Points lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Points life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Points in 1959 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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