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Pinion Name Meaning

English: unexplained; perhaps, as Reaney and Wilson propose, a variant of Welsh Beynon. However, the modern surname in the UK is found mainly in Lincolnshire, on the other side of the country from Wales.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sinton, Pinson, Binion, Ponton, Linson, Onion, Vinton, Henion, Inmon

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Pinion Family Origin

Where is the Pinion family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Pinion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pinion families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Pinion families living in North Carolina. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pinion's in the USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Pinion families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Pinion Family Occupations

    What did your Pinion ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Pinion occupation in the USA was Farmer. 48% of Pinion's were Farmers. Farmer, Farm Laborer and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Pinion. A less common occupation for the Pinion family was Cooper.

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    • Farmer

      48%

    • Farm Laborer

      12%

    • Laborer

      12%

    • Cooper

      4%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pinion ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Pinion Historical Records

    What Pinion family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pinion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinion census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Pinion

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Pinion. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pinion. For the veterans among your Pinion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Pinion Life Expectancy

    What is the average Pinion lifespan?

    Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Pinion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pinion in 1945 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pinion

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinion 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.

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