Poynton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Poynton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Poynton family

Profession Census Frequency
General Servant Domestic 9
Cotton Weaver 8
General Labourer 7
Living On Own Means 6
Domestic Servant 5
Butcher 5
Cook Domestic 5
Dress Maker 5
Bricklayer 4
Stationary Engine Driver 4
Coal Miner Hewer 4
School Boy 4
Agricultural Labourer 4
Silk Weaver 4
Painter 3
Brewery Labourer 3
Farm Labourer 3
Farmer 3
Assistant Stationer 3
Stone Mason 2
Bricklayer's Labourer 2
Coal Miners Hewer 2
Corporation Blacksmiuth 2
Dressmaker 2
Hospital Nurse Sick 2

Poynton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Poynton 100% 3,617
2 Paynton 86% 997

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The surname Poynton is the most popular version of all its varients

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