Pincus Family History

Pincus Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Pinkus derived from the Biblical Hebrew male personal name Pinechas.

This name has deep roots, tracing back to ancient origins.

Specifically, it is believed to be of ancient Egyptian origin.

The transformation of names from Hebrew to Yiddish reflects the cultural and linguistic evolution of the Jewish community.

Overall, the name Pinkus carries both historical and cultural significance.

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

Similar surnames: Pines, Minkus, Pinkus, Pinkas, Pins, Pikus, Pickus, Pinks, Fiscus, Moncus

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Where is the Pincus family from?

You can see how Pincus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pincus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pincus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Pincus families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pincus's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Pincus families in 1911.

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What did your Pincus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pincus. 21% of Pincus men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Pincus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pincus were Proprietor and Teacher.

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Salesman

21%

Clerk

Manager

Proprietor

Stenographer

17%

Housewife

15%

Clerk

11%

Teacher

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Census Record

There are 10K census records available for the last name Pincus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pincus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3K immigration records available for the last name Pincus. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Pincus. For the veterans among your Pincus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pincus lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Pincus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pincus in 1943 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

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Pincus Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Pinkus derived from the Biblical Hebrew male personal name Pinechas.

This name has deep roots, tracing back to ancient origins.

Specifically, it is believed to be of ancient Egyptian origin.

The transformation of names from Hebrew to Yiddish reflects the cultural and linguistic evolution of the Jewish community.

Overall, the name Pinkus carries both historical and cultural significance.

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

Where is the Pincus family from?

What did your Pincus ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Salesman

21%

Clerk

Manager

Proprietor

Stenographer

17%

Housewife

15%

Clerk

11%

Teacher

What Pincus family records will you find?

What is the average Pincus lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Pincus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pincus in 1943 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

Pincus Family History

Pincus Surname Meaning

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Pincus Surname Meaning

30,000 record(s) for Pincus

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Where is the Pincus family from?

What did your Pincus ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Pincus family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Pincus lifespan?

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