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Pyner Family History

Pyner Surname Meaning

see Pinner.

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


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Where is the Pyner family from?

You can see how Pyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pyner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Pyner families living in Essex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pyner's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Pyner families in 1891.
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What did your Pyner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stevedore and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pyner. 37% of Pyner men worked as a Stevedore and 91% of Pyner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pyner were Railway Signalman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Stevedore
    37%
  • Stevedore Heavy Worker
    28%
  • Stevedore (heavy Worker)
    19%
  • Railway Signalman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyner 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Pyner. 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 180 military records available for the last name Pyner. For the veterans among your Pyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pyner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pyner in 1969 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyner 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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