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Pinckney Family History

Pinckney Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Picquigny in Somme named with an ancient Germanic personal name Pincino (of obscure derivation)

+ the Latin locative suffix -acum.

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


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Where is the Pinckney family from?

You can see how Pinckney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinckney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinckney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Pinckney families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pinckney's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Pinckney families in 1911.
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What did your Pinckney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pinckney. 100% of Pinckney men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Pinckney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinckney 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Pinckney. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Pinckney. For the veterans among your Pinckney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinckney lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Pinckney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pinckney in 1941 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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