Pinkelton Family History

Pinkelton Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Pinkerton, Pinkston, Pinkelman, Pendelton, Pilkenton, Pilkerton, Pinkert, Winterton, Skelton, Bickerton

1,000 record(s) for Pinkelton

842	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
92	Military Records
3	Immigration Records
386	Census and Voter Lists
550	Member Trees

Where is the Pinkelton family from?

You can see how Pinkelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinkelton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pinkelton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pinkelton families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Pinkelton's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pinkelton families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinkelton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pinkelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinkelton. 40% of Pinkelton men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pinkelton women worked as a Waitress.

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

40%

Farmer

20%

Trackman

20%

Truck driver

20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Waitress

100%

What Pinkelton family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 386 census records available for the last name Pinkelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinkelton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Pinkelton. 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.

Military Records

There are 92 military records available for the last name Pinkelton. For the veterans among your Pinkelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Pinkelton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pinkelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pinkelton in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinkelton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.