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Pinnella Family History

Pinnella 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: Minnella, Pennella, Pinnell, Tinnell, Rinella, Cannella, Pannell

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Where is the Pinnella family from?

You can see how Pinnella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinnella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pinnella families living in New Jersey. This was about 18% of all the recorded Pinnella's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pinnella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinnella 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 Pinnella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pinnella. 39% of Pinnella men worked as a Musician.

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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

  • Musician
    39%
  • Painter
    31%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

What Pinnella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Pinnella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinnella 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Pinnella. 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 34 military records available for the last name Pinnella. For the veterans among your Pinnella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinnella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pinnella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pinnella in 1963 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pinnella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinnella 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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