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Pinckley Family History

Pinckley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pinckney.

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


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Where is the Pinckley family from?

You can see how Pinckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinckley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinckley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Pinckley families living in Leicestershire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Pinckley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pinckley families in 1891.
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What did your Pinckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinckley. 80% of Pinckley men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Pinckley women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pinckley were Machinist and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Pinckley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pinckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinckley 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Pinckley. 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 176 military records available for the last name Pinckley. For the veterans among your Pinckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinckley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pinckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pinckley in 1957 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pinckley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinckley 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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