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Pinley Family History

Pinley 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: Pilley, Finley, Pingley, Pixley, Pinkley, Ginley, Ainley, Tinley

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Where is the Pinley family from?

You can see how Pinley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pinley families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinley's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Pinley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinley 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 Pinley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pinley. 100% of Pinley 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%

What Pinley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Pinley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinley 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Pinley. 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 226 military records available for the last name Pinley. For the veterans among your Pinley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pinley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pinley in 1967 was 34, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pinley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinley 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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