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Pinkertin Family History

Pinkertin 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, Pinkert, Pilkerton, Pinkerman, Winterton, Pickering

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Where is the Pinkertin family from?

You can see how Pinkertin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinkertin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Pinkertin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Pinkertin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinkertin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pinkertin families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Pinkertin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkertin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pinkertin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pinkertin. For the veterans among your Pinkertin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinkertin lifespan?

Average Pinkertin life expectancy in 1992 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinkertin 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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