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Pinchak Family History

Pinchak 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: Sinchak, Pinch, Fincham, Pinchback, Panchal, Picha, Pinkham, Pincock

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Where is the Pinchak family from?

You can see how Pinchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinchak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pinchak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Pinchak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Pinchak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pinchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinchak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pinchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinchak. 36% of Pinchak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pinchak women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pinchak were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    36%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Coal Loader
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Pinchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Pinchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinchak 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pinchak. 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 69 military records available for the last name Pinchak. For the veterans among your Pinchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinchak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pinchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pinchak in 1959 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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