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Pempsell Family History

Pempsell 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: Persell, Sampsell, Gesell, Hensell, Campbell, Ramsell, Pursell

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Where is the Pempsell family from?

You can see how Pempsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pempsell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pempsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pempsell families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pempsell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pempsell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pempsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pempsell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Pempsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pempsell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pempsell. 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 48 military records available for the last name Pempsell. For the veterans among your Pempsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pempsell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pempsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pempsell in 1966 was 92, and 77 in 2002.

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