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Pinet Family History

Pinet Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from a diminutive of Pin ‘pine’ or a habitational name from (Le) Pinet, the name of several places in various parts of France of the same origin.

Compare Pinel, Pinell, Pinette, and Spruce.

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


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Where is the Pinet family from?

You can see how Pinet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pinet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Pinet families living in Channel Islands. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pinet's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Pinet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinet 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 Pinet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinet. 36% of Pinet men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pinet women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pinet were Mechanic and House Keeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • House Keeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pinet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinet 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Pinet. 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 282 military records available for the last name Pinet. For the veterans among your Pinet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinet lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pinet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pinet in 1959 was 52, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinet 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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