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Pinkleton Family History

Pinkleton 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: Pingleton, Singleton, Pinkerton, Pendleton, Pinkston, Middleton

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Where is the Pinkleton family from?

You can see how Pinkleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinkleton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pinkleton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Pinkleton family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinkleton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pinkleton families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinkleton 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 Pinkleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinkleton. 31% of Pinkleton men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pinkleton women worked as an Inspector.

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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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Pinkleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Pinkleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkleton 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 Pinkleton. 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 143 military records available for the last name Pinkleton. For the veterans among your Pinkleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinkleton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pinkleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pinkleton in 1957 was 36, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pinkleton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinkleton 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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