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Pamment Family History

Pamment Surname Meaning

Probably a reduced form of Pammenter (see Parmenter). Compare Anne Pamont 1605, Robert Pammont 1668, Elizabeth Parmenter 1731, Loisa Pammenter 1794 in IGI (Horseheath, Cambs);

Sarah Parmenter 1735, James Pamment 1752 in IGI (Sudbury, Suffolk).

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


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Where is the Pamment family from?

You can see how Pamment families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pamment family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pamment families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Pamment families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pamment's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Pamment families in 1891.
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What did your Pamment ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pamment. 28% of Pamment men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Pamment women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pamment were Small Holder and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Locomotive Fitter (heavy Worker)
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Small Holder
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Pamment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pamment 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Pamment. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 301 military records available for the last name Pamment. For the veterans among your Pamment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pamment lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pamment life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pamment in 1966 was 82, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pamment ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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