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Pinkus Family History

Pinkus Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Pincus .

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


Similar surnames: Pinkas, Pincus, Pickus, Minkus, Pinks, Pines, Hindes, Rinkus, Pink

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Where is the Pinkus family from?

You can see how Pinkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinkus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pinkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Pinkus families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinkus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pinkus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pinkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinkus. 15% of Pinkus men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Pinkus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pinkus were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pinkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkus 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Pinkus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 745 military records available for the last name Pinkus. For the veterans among your Pinkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinkus lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pinkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pinkus in 1950 was 35, and 88 in 2004.

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