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Pinger Family History

Pinger Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived near a ditch or a crater-shaped depression from Middle High German binge ‘depression ditch’.

Variant of Binger.

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


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Where is the Pinger family from?

You can see how Pinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Pinger families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Pinger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pinger families in 1911.
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What did your Pinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinger. 17% of Pinger men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Pinger women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pinger were Proprietor and Private Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Private Secretary
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinger 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Pinger. 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 813 military records available for the last name Pinger. For the veterans among your Pinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pinger in 1956 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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