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Pinhey Family History

Pinhey Surname Meaning

from Pinhay in Axmouth (Devon) which is recorded as Pynneheye in 1359.

The place-name may derive from Old English pynd ‘pound enclosure’ + (ge)hæg ‘fence enclosure’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pinhey family from?

You can see how Pinhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinhey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pinhey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Pinhey families living in Devon. This was about 62% of all the recorded Pinhey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pinhey families in 1891.
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What did your Pinhey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Bailiff and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pinhey. 50% of Pinhey men worked as a Farm Bailiff and 100% of Pinhey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Bailiff
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pinhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinhey 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Pinhey. 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 226 military records available for the last name Pinhey. For the veterans among your Pinhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinhey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Pinhey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pinhey in 1973 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinhey 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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