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Pianin Family History

Pianin 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: Pinn, Pann, Palin, Papin, Pinion, Pirnie, Piano, Padin, Piening

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Where is the Pianin family from?

You can see how Pianin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pianin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pianin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pianin family living in Somerset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pianin's in United Kingdom. Somerset and 1 other county had the highest population of Pianin families in 1891.
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What did your Pianin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pianin. 50% of Pianin men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Pianin women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Plumber
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Pianin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Pianin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pianin 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Pianin. 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 38 military records available for the last name Pianin. For the veterans among your Pianin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pianin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Pianin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pianin in 1951 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pianin 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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