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Pinlay Family History

Pinlay 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: Finlay, Pillay, Pilley, Pilat, Finley, Pinta, Pingley, Pina, Pillar

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Where is the Pinlay family from?

You can see how Pinlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinlay family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 9 Pinlay families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinlay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pinlay families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinlay 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 124 census records available for the last name Pinlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinlay 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pinlay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pinlay. For the veterans among your Pinlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinlay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinlay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pinlay

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