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Pinell Family History

Pinell Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Pinet. This surname is found mainly in LA.

Catalan: habitational name from Pinell in Lleida province.

Catalan: possibly also a nickname for a tall person from a diminutive of pi ‘pine’.

English: variant of Pinnell.

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


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Where is the Pinell family from?

You can see how Pinell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pinell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Pinell families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pinell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pinell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pinell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinell. 41% of Pinell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pinell women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    41%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Gardener
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pinell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pinell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinell 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Pinell. 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 347 military records available for the last name Pinell. For the veterans among your Pinell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Pinell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pinell in 1949 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinell 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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