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Pinns Family History

Pinns 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: Pinn, Pins, Pinks, Binns, Pines, Minns, Pinna, Pinner, Pinto, Penna

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Where is the Pinns family from?

You can see how Pinns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinns family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinns families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pinns family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinns's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pinns families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinns 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 228 census records available for the last name Pinns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinns 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pinns. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pinns. For the veterans among your Pinns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinns lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Pinns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pinns in 1970 was 68, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinns 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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