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Pinelton Family History

Pinelton 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: Pinkerton, Pinkston, Pelton, Pingleton, Pendelton, Hilton, Linton

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Where is the Pinelton family from?

You can see how Pinelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinelton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pinelton family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinelton's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Pinelton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinelton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pinelton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Pinelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinelton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pinelton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pinelton. For the veterans among your Pinelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinelton lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Pinelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pinelton in 1972 was 71, and 65 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinelton 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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