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Pinsly Family History

Pinsly 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: Pinsky, Insley, Kinsey, Pinson, Pins, Kinsley, Pingley, Pingle

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Where is the Pinsly family from?

You can see how Pinsly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinsly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinsly families were found in USA in 1840. In 1841 there was 1 Pinsly family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinsly's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pinsly families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Pinsly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinsly 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pinsly. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pinsly. For the veterans among your Pinsly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinsly lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Pinsly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pinsly in 1976 was 62, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinsly 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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