Origins of the Poynter surname
About the Poynters
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Interesting facts about Poynter
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Poynter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Poynter first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Poynters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Poynters in 1921
Dressmaker
40
Laundress
36
General Servant Domestic
25
Domestic Servant
22
Living On Own Means
18
Common male occupations for Poynters in 1921
General Labourer
46
Carpenter
41
Agricultural Labourer
31
Farm Hands
22
Gardener
20
