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Pinston Family History

Pinston 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: Winston, Pinson, Pinkston, Linton, Hinton, Pinto, Kingston, Winton

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Where is the Pinston family from?

You can see how Pinston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Pinston families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinston's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pinston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinston 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 Pinston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pinston. 50% of Pinston men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Pinston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Pinston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinston 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pinston. 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 62 military records available for the last name Pinston. For the veterans among your Pinston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinston lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Pinston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pinston in 1972 was 57, and 74 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pinston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinston 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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