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Pinstein Family History

Pinstein 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: Einstein, Weinstein, Kirstein, Ornstein, Milstein, Arnstein, Lipstein

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Where is the Pinstein family from?

You can see how Pinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pinstein families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pinstein's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pinstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinstein 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 Pinstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pinstein. 100% of Pinstein men worked as a Sales Man.

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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

  • Sales Man
    100%

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Pinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinstein 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Pinstein. 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 32 military records available for the last name Pinstein. For the veterans among your Pinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinstein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Pinstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pinstein in 1969 was 77, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinstein 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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