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Pinkins Family History

Pinkins Name Meaning

English: probably a patronymic from a diminutive of Pink .

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


Similar surnames: Dinkins, Filkins, Pipkins, Firkins, Pinks, Hankins, Parkins, Mankins

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Where is the Pinkins family from?

You can see how Pinkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pinkins family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pinkins's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Pinkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pinkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinkins. 47% of Pinkins men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Pinkins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pinkins were Janitor 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
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • House Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pinkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkins 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Pinkins. 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 141 military records available for the last name Pinkins. For the veterans among your Pinkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinkins lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pinkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pinkins in 1961 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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