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Pinkas Family History

Pinkas Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Pincus.

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


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Where is the Pinkas family from?

You can see how Pinkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinkas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pinkas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pinkas families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pinkas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pinkas families in 1920.
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What did your Pinkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinkas. 33% of Pinkas men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pinkas women worked as a Cleaner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pinkas were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaner
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Pinkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkas 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 910 immigration records available for the last name Pinkas. 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 454 military records available for the last name Pinkas. For the veterans among your Pinkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinkas lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Pinkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pinkas in 1947 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinkas 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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