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Pinkerman Family History

Pinkerman Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Pinkelman, Pinkerton, Vickerman, Dikeman, Kerman, Timmerman

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Where is the Pinkerman family from?

You can see how Pinkerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinkerman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinkerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Pinkerman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinkerman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pinkerman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinkerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pinkerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinkerman. 31% of Pinkerman men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Pinkerman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pinkerman were Truck Driver and Elevator Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Elevator Operator
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pinkerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkerman 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Pinkerman. 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 506 military records available for the last name Pinkerman. For the veterans among your Pinkerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinkerman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pinkerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pinkerman in 1960 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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