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Pingle Family History

Pingle Surname Meaning

Indian (Maharashtra): Brahmin name from Marathi pingḷa from Sanskrit pingala ‘reddish brown’ (hair etc.).

Americanized form of German Pingel.

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


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Where is the Pingle family from?

You can see how Pingle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pingle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pingle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Pingle families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pingle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pingle families in 1911.
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What did your Pingle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pingle. 55% of Pingle 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
    55%
  • Labourer
    28%
  • Accountant
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pingle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pingle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pingle. 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 351 military records available for the last name Pingle. For the veterans among your Pingle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pingle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pingle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pingle in 1955 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pingle 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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