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Pimble Family History

Pimble Name Meaning

from the Middle English personal name *Pimmel which is formed from Pimme (see Pym ) + the diminutive suffix -el. The -b- is intrusive. Compare the same development in Pimblett .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Kimble, Wimble, Pemble, Gimble, Pille, Kemble, Kibble, Pingle, Pile

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Where is the Pimble family from?

You can see how Pimble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pimble family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pimble families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 9 Pimble families living in Indiana. This was about 47% of all the recorded Pimble's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Pimble families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pimble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pimble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pimble. 50% of Pimble men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pimble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pimble 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Pimble. 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 138 military records available for the last name Pimble. For the veterans among your Pimble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pimble lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Pimble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pimble in 1961 was 61, and 67 in 2003.

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