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Pinkett Family History

Pinkett Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire): from a pet form of the Middle English nickname Pink 1 (from Old English pinc(a) ‘chaffinch’) + the diminutive suffix -et.

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


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Where is the Pinkett family from?

You can see how Pinkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinkett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinkett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 64 Pinkett families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Pinkett's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Pinkett families in 1891.
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What did your Pinkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horsehair Drafter For Brushes and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pinkett. 34% of Pinkett men worked as a Horsehair Drafter For Brushes and 84% of Pinkett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pinkett were Incapacitated and Retired.

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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

  • Horsehair Drafter For Brushes
    34%
  • Miner Hewer
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Home Duties
    4%
  • Charwoman
    4%
  • Retired
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pinkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkett 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Pinkett. 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 609 military records available for the last name Pinkett. For the veterans among your Pinkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinkett lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Pinkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pinkett in 1942 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinkett 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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