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Pamphile Family History

Pamphile Name Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti also e.g. Saint Lucia): from the French personal name Pamphile Latin Pamphilus from Greek Pamphilos composed of the elements pan ‘all’ and philos ‘friend’ hence ‘friend to all’. The name Pamphilus was borne by several early Christian saints including a priest and martyr from Caesarea. This surname is very rare in France. It was brought to the US mainly from Haiti where it is most common.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Hampshire, Pamplin, Sample, Dauphine, Wampole, Hemphill, Campanile

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You can see how Pamphile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pamphile family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pamphile families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pamphile family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pamphile's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Pamphile families in 1920.

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Census Records
There are 111 census records available for the last name Pamphile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pamphile 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Pamphile. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pamphile. For the veterans among your Pamphile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Pamphile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pamphile 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Pamphile. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pamphile. For the veterans among your Pamphile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pamphile lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pamphile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pamphile in 1966 was 63, and 71 in 2003.

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