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Pinski Family History

Pinski Surname Meaning

Variant of Pinsky.

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


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Where is the Pinski family from?

You can see how Pinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Pinski families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pinski's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pinski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinski. 56% of Pinski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pinski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pinski were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Pinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinski 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Pinski. 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 306 military records available for the last name Pinski. For the veterans among your Pinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pinski in 1953 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinski 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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