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Pintado Name Meaning

Spanish: nickname from pintado ‘spotted dappled’ (part participle of pintar ‘to paint’) probably denoting someone with a blotchy complexion.

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


Similar surnames: Pinta, Pinto, Peinado, Tirado, Picazo, Picado, Pilato, Pantaleo

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Where is the Pintado family from?

You can see how Pintado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pintado family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pintado families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pintado family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pintado's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pintado families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pintado surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pintado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pintado. 34% of Pintado men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Watchman
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Painter
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pintado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pintado 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pintado. 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 75 military records available for the last name Pintado. For the veterans among your Pintado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pintado lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pintado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pintado in 1962 was 61, and 88 in 2004.

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