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Pinyan Family History

Pinyan Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pinion.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pinyan family from?

You can see how Pinyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pinyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Pinyan families living in Sussex. This was about 47% of all the recorded Pinyan's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Pinyan families in 1891.
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What did your Pinyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pinyan. 49% of Pinyan men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pinyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinyan 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Pinyan. 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 358 military records available for the last name Pinyan. For the veterans among your Pinyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinyan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pinyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pinyan in 1965 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinyan 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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