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Pinka Family History

Pinka 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: Pink, Pinta, Pina, Pinks, Pianka, Penka, Pinna, Pinkas, Pike, Zink

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Where is the Pinka family from?

You can see how Pinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pinka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pinka families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pinka's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Pinka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pinka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pinka. 100% of Pinka 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Pinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinka 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Pinka. 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 57 military records available for the last name Pinka. For the veterans among your Pinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Pinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pinka in 1970 was 52, and 52 in 2003.

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