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Pinkinson Family History

Pinkinson 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: Jenkinson, Parkinson, Dickinson, Hankinson, Tonkinson, Pinkins

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Where is the Pinkinson family from?

You can see how Pinkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinkinson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pinkinson families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Pinkinson family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pinkinson's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Pinkinson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinkinson 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 64 census records available for the last name Pinkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkinson 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 Pinkinson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pinkinson. For the veterans among your Pinkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinkinson lifespan?

Average Pinkinson life expectancy in 1961 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 53.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinkinson 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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