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Pinske Family History

Pinske 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: Pinsker, Pieske, Piske, Pinsky, Pinski, Pike, Paske, Pink, Pine

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Where is the Pinske family from?

You can see how Pinske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pinske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Pinske families living in Minnesota. This was about 64% of all the recorded Pinske's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pinske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinske 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 Pinske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinske. 28% of Pinske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pinske women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Pinske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pinske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinske 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Pinske. 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 145 military records available for the last name Pinske. For the veterans among your Pinske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinske lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pinske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pinske in 1965 was 87, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pinske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinske 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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