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Pinan Family History

Pinan 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, Dinan, Pina, Finan, Linan, Pinon, Pinyan, Pan, Pinto, Kinman

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Where is the Pinan family from?

You can see how Pinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Pinan families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinan's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Pinan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pinan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pinan. 25% of Pinan men worked as an Attendent.

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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

  • Attendent
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Field Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Pinan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Pinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinan 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Pinan. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pinan. For the veterans among your Pinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pinan in 1967 was 63, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pinan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinan 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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