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Pinister Family History

Pinister 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: Pinter, Finster, Preister, Pinsker, Pfister, Linster, Piester

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Where is the Pinister family from?

You can see how Pinister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinister family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pinister family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinister's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pinister families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Pinister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinister 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 Pinister. 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 military records available for the last name Pinister. For the veterans among your Pinister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinister lifespan?

Average Pinister life expectancy in 1967 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinister 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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