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Pinger Family History

Pinger Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived near a ditch or a crater-shaped depression from Middle High German binge ‘depression ditch’.

Variant of Binger.

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


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You can see how Pinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Pinger families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Pinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pinger. 100% of Pinger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinger 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Pinger. 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 813 military records available for the last name Pinger. For the veterans among your Pinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pinger in 1956 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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