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Pampel Family History

Pampel 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: Lampel, Hampel, Hamel, Camel, Kampen, Capel, Kappel, Kamel, Samuel

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Where is the Pampel family from?

You can see how Pampel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pampel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pampel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Pampel families living in Texas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pampel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pampel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pampel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pampel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pampel. 58% of Pampel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pampel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pampel were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Weaver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pampel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pampel 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Pampel. 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 521 military records available for the last name Pampel. For the veterans among your Pampel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pampel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pampel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pampel in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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