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Pincus Family History

Pincus Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Pinkus derived from the Biblical Hebrew male personal name Pinechas.

This name has deep roots, tracing back to ancient origins.

Specifically, it is believed to be of ancient Egyptian origin.

The transformation of names from Hebrew to Yiddish reflects the cultural and linguistic evolution of the Jewish community.

Overall, the name Pinkus carries both historical and cultural significance.

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


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You can see how Pincus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pincus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pincus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pincus families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Pincus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pincus families in 1891.
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What did your Pincus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pincus. 86% of Pincus 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
    86%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    15%

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Pincus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pincus. For the veterans among your Pincus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pincus lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Pincus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pincus in 1943 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

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