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Pinces Family History

Pinces Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pincus, Pines, Pinner, Ponce, Hines, Pinter, Pine, Pinch, Bines

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Where is the Pinces family from?

You can see how Pinces families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinces family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pinces families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pinces's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pinces families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinces surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pinces ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pinces ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Pinces. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinces 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Pinces. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Pinces. For the veterans among your Pinces ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinces lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pinces life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pinces in 1962 was 45, and 58 in 2003.

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