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Pinkiston Family History

Pinkiston 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: Pinkston, Peniston, Pinkerton, Penniston, Pilkinton, Kingston

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Where is the Pinkiston family from?

You can see how Pinkiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinkiston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinkiston families were found in USA in 1840. In 1871 there was 1 Pinkiston family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinkiston's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pinkiston families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinkiston 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 33 census records available for the last name Pinkiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkiston 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pinkiston. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pinkiston. For the veterans among your Pinkiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinkiston lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Pinkiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pinkiston in 1968 was 85, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinkiston 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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