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Pingolt Family History

Pingolt 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: Spingola, Pingle, Ingold, Pingel, Ringold, Piggott, Gingold, Pigott

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Where is the Pingolt family from?

You can see how Pingolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pingolt family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Pingolt family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pingolt's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pingolt families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pingolt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pingolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sand Blaster was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pingolt. 100% of Pingolt men worked as a Sand Blaster. .

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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

  • Sand Blaster
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Pingolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pingolt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pingolt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pingolt. For the veterans among your Pingolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pingolt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Pingolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pingolt in 1973 was 68, and 89 in 2001.

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