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Pinkus Family History

Pinkus Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Pincus.

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


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Where is the Pinkus family from?

You can see how Pinkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinkus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pinkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 50 Pinkus families living in London. This was about 98% of all the recorded Pinkus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pinkus families in 1891.
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What did your Pinkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pinkus. 34% of Pinkus men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Pinkus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pinkus were Master Tailor Gents and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Ladies Underwear Manuf
    23%
  • Cabinet Maker
    23%
  • Master Tailor Gents
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Pinkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pinkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkus 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Pinkus. 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 745 military records available for the last name Pinkus. For the veterans among your Pinkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinkus lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pinkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pinkus in 1950 was 35, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinkus 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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