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Pynor Family History

Pynor 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: Poynor, Prior, Pino, Pyon, Gaynor, Honor, Eynon, Poyner, Agnor, Minor

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Where is the Pynor family from?

You can see how Pynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pynor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pynor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Pynor families living in Yorkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Pynor's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pynor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pynor 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 Pynor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dress Maker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pynor. 50% of Pynor women worked as a Dress Maker.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Dress Maker
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Pynor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Pynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pynor 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Pynor. 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 33 military records available for the last name Pynor. For the veterans among your Pynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pynor lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Pynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pynor in 1961 was 58, and 94 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pynor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pynor 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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