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Pinnell Family History

Pinnell Name Meaning

English: diminutive of Pine

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


Similar surnames: Finnell, Pennell, Linnell, Parnell, Pannell, Pinner, Kindell, Bonnell

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Where is the Pinnell family from?

You can see how Pinnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Pinnell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pinnell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pinnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pinnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pinnell. 19% of Pinnell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Pinnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pinnell were Milk Roundsman and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Cowman
    9%
  • Retired
    9%
  • Milk Roundsman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Pinnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinnell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pinnell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Pinnell. For the veterans among your Pinnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinnell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pinnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pinnell in 1952 was 25, and 79 in 2004.

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