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Pinckston Family History

Pinckston 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: Pinkston, Kingston, Winston, Hingston, Peniston, Pinson, Monckton

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Where is the Pinckston family from?

You can see how Pinckston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinckston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinckston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Pinckston families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinckston's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Pinckston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinckston 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 Pinckston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pinckston. 100% of Pinckston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pinckston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Pinckston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinckston 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Pinckston. 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 68 military records available for the last name Pinckston. For the veterans among your Pinckston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinckston lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Pinckston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pinckston in 1972 was 91, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pinckston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinckston 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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