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Pinsley Family History

Pinsley 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: Insley, Kinsley, Pingley, Tinsley, Pinkley, Linsley, Ainsley, Hinsley

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Where is the Pinsley family from?

You can see how Pinsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinsley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinsley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Pinsley families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinsley's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pinsley families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Pinsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinsley 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pinsley. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pinsley. For the veterans among your Pinsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinsley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pinsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pinsley in 1964 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinsley 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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