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Pingerton Family History

Pingerton 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: Pinkerton, Winterton, Ingerson, Pingleton, Pilkerton, Pinkert

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Where is the Pingerton family from?

You can see how Pingerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pingerton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pingerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Pingerton families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pingerton's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Pingerton families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Pingerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pingerton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pingerton. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pingerton. For the veterans among your Pingerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pingerton lifespan?

Average Pingerton life expectancy in 2000 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pingerton 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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