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Pins Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of South German Pinz from a pet form of the personal name Berchtold (see Berthold ).

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


Similar surnames: Pinn, Lins, Pine, Pink, Prins, Pin, Pint, Pino, Zins, Gans

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Where is the Pins family from?

You can see how Pins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Pins families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pins's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Pins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pins. 26% of Pins men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Pins women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pins were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pins 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 741 immigration records available for the last name Pins. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Pins. For the veterans among your Pins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pins lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pins in 1954 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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