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Pimblett Family History

Pimblett Name Meaning

variant of Pimlott with intrusive -b-. Compare the same development in Pimble .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Niblett, Riblett, Hamblett, Inglett, Kimble, Sibbett, Pallett, Wimble

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Where is the Pimblett family from?

You can see how Pimblett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pimblett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pimblett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Pimblett family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pimblett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pimblett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pimblett 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 Pimblett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pimblett. 21% of Pimblett men worked as a Farmer and 85% of Pimblett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pimblett were Cotton Spinner (piecer) and Incapacitated. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    21%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Colliery Hewer
    9%
  • Cotton Spinner (piecer)
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pimblett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pimblett 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Pimblett. 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 250 military records available for the last name Pimblett. For the veterans among your Pimblett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pimblett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Pimblett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pimblett in 1972 was 84, and 70 in 1999.

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