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Pindle Family History

Pindle 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: Windle, Pingle, Hindle, Spindle, Prindle, Lindle, Kindle, Tindle

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Where is the Pindle family from?

You can see how Pindle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pindle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pindle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Pindle families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pindle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pindle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pindle 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 Pindle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pindle. 63% of Pindle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pindle women worked as a Maid.

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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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pindle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pindle 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Pindle. 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 159 military records available for the last name Pindle. For the veterans among your Pindle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pindle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pindle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pindle in 1962 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pindle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pindle 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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