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Pyn Family History

Pyn 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: Pan, Pyon, Pye, Pin, Lyn, Pen, Pun, Pon, Pynn, Pyne

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Where is the Pyn family from?

You can see how Pyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pyn family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pyn's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Pyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyn 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 180 census records available for the last name Pyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyn 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Pyn. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pyn. For the veterans among your Pyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Pyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pyn in 1971 was 66, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyn 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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