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Pinette Family History

Pinette Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Pinet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Spruce.

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


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Where is the Pinette family from?

You can see how Pinette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pinette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Pinette families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pinette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pinette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinette 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 Pinette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinette. 26% of Pinette men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Pinette women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pinette were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Woodsman
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    23%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Pinette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pinette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinette 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Pinette. 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 592 military records available for the last name Pinette. For the veterans among your Pinette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinette lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pinette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pinette in 1955 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinette 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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