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Pinckens Family History

Pinckens 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: Pickens, Picken, Mickens, Nickens, Wickens, Dickens, Pinkins, Picker

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Where is the Pinckens family from?

You can see how Pinckens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinckens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pinckens family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinckens's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pinckens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinckens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Pinckens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinckens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pinckens. 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 26 military records available for the last name Pinckens. For the veterans among your Pinckens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinckens lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Pinckens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pinckens in 1972 was 73, and 75 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinckens 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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