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Pintal Family History

Pintal 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: Pinta, Pintar, Pinto, Pinter, Vinal, Quintal, Portal, Rintala, Pitta

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Where is the Pintal family from?

You can see how Pintal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pintal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pintal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Pintal family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Pintal's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Pintal families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pintal 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 Pintal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pintal. 50% of Pintal men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Pintal women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pintal were Ingnieur and Institutrice.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Journalier
    30%
  • Ingnieur
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Institutrice
    40%

What Pintal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pintal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pintal 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Pintal. 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 59 military records available for the last name Pintal. For the veterans among your Pintal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pintal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Pintal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pintal in 1954 was 60, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pintal 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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