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Pindell Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Bindel or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. English: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Pendell, Kindell, Kandell, Windell, Grindell, Sidell, Pinell, Gingell

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Where is the Pindell family from?

You can see how Pindell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pindell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pindell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Pindell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pindell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pindell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pindell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pindell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pindell. 29% of Pindell men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Pindell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pindell were Salesman and Packer. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • House Work
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Packer
    8%
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What Pindell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pindell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pindell 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Pindell. 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 721 military records available for the last name Pindell. For the veterans among your Pindell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pindell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Pindell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pindell in 1949 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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