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Pinzer Family History

Pinzer 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: Pinner, Pinter, Pitzer, Panzer, Winzer, Pinger, Piner, Pinder, Linzer

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Where is the Pinzer family from?

You can see how Pinzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pinzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pinzer families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pinzer's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Pinzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Pinzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinzer 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Pinzer. 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 452 military records available for the last name Pinzer. For the veterans among your Pinzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Pinzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pinzer in 1964 was 81, and 92 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pinzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinzer 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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