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Pindexter Family History

Pindexter 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: Poindexter, Pendexter, Pinter, Pinette, Hinderer, Rinderer, Pinder

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Where is the Pindexter family from?

You can see how Pindexter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pindexter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pindexter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pindexter families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pindexter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pindexter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Pindexter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pindexter 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pindexter. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pindexter. For the veterans among your Pindexter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pindexter lifespan?

Average Pindexter life expectancy in 1984 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pindexter 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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