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Origins of the Pinkerton surname

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About the Pinkertons

We have a total number of 9132 records for people with the last name Pinkerton.

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Where do most Pinkertons live?

In 1921, most Pinkertons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Pinkertons

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,720 records for the Pinkerton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1728.

Who were Pinkertons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Pinkerton first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Pinkertons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Pinkertons in 1921
Dressmaker

45

Cotton Weaver

24

Housekeeper

22

House Keeper

16

Annuitant

14

Common Male occupations for Pinkertons in 1921
Coal Miner

50

Cabinet Maker

26

Weaver

24

Carter

23

Clerk

22

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