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Pynn Family History

Pynn Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pinn.

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


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Where is the Pynn family from?

You can see how Pynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pynn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pynn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Pynn families living in Lancashire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Pynn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pynn families in 1891.
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What did your Pynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pynn. 79% of Pynn 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
    79%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pynn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pynn. 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 405 military records available for the last name Pynn. For the veterans among your Pynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pynn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pynn in 1962 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pynn 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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