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Pinnes Family History

Pinnes 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: Pinner, Innes, Pines, Pinneo, Pinney, Tinnes, Penner, Hines, Pinter

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Where is the Pinnes family from?

You can see how Pinnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Pinnes families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinnes's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Pinnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinnes 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 Pinnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrical Engineer and Variety Artiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pinnes. 100% of Pinnes men worked as an Electrical Engineer and 100% of Pinnes women worked as a Variety Artiste.

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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

  • Electrical Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Variety Artiste
    100%

What Pinnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Pinnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinnes 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Pinnes. 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 72 military records available for the last name Pinnes. For the veterans among your Pinnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinnes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Pinnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Pinnes in 1966 was 77, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinnes 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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