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Pinksaw Family History

Pinksaw 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: Pinks, Pinkham, Pinkas, Pinkert, Lindsay, Pink, Pinson, Pins, Pisa

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Where is the Pinksaw family from?

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

What did your Pinksaw ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Pinksaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinksaw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pinksaw. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pinksaw. For the veterans among your Pinksaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinksaw lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Pinksaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pinksaw in 1970 was 73, and 77 in 1995.

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