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Pinkley Family History

Pinkley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Pinkle which is perhaps a diminutive of Pink Compare Pingley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pinkley family from?

You can see how Pinkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinkley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinkley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Pinkley families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Pinkley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pinkley families in 1891.
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What did your Pinkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pinkley. 100% of Pinkley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pinkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkley 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Pinkley. 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 859 military records available for the last name Pinkley. For the veterans among your Pinkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinkley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pinkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Pinkley in 1962 was 92, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinkley 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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