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Pinkens Family History

Pinkens 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: Pinkins, Pickens, Pinkert, Picken, Pinks, Pinkos, Mickens, Pines

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Where is the Pinkens family from?

You can see how Pinkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinkens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pinkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pinkens families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pinkens's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pinkens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinkens 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 Pinkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pinkens. 100% of Pinkens men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Pinkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkens 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pinkens. 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 Pinkens. For the veterans among your Pinkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinkens lifespan?

Average Pinkens life expectancy in 1987 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinkens 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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