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Pinal Family History

Pinal Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from pinal ‘pine forest’.

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


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Where is the Pinal family from?

You can see how Pinal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pinal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Pinal families living in New Brunswick. This was about 78% of all the recorded Pinal's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Pinal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pinal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pinal. 60% of Pinal men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pinal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinal 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Pinal. 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 170 military records available for the last name Pinal. For the veterans among your Pinal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pinal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pinal in 1965 was 81, and 65 in 2004.

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