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Pingree Family History

Pingree Surname Meaning

Welsh: Anglicized pronunciation of the nickname pengrych ‘curly-headed’ (pen ‘head’ + crych ‘curly’).

Compare Pengra and Pingrey.

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


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Where is the Pingree family from?

You can see how Pingree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pingree family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pingree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Pingree families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Pingree's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pingree families in 1891.
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What did your Pingree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pingree. 20% of Pingree men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Pingree women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pingree were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Pingree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pingree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pingree 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 978 immigration records available for the last name Pingree. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pingree. For the veterans among your Pingree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pingree lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pingree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pingree in 1953 was 30, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pingree 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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