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Pampena Family History

Pampena Surname Meaning

Italian: probably an altered form of Pampana from pàmpana ‘vine leaf’. This surname is rare in Italy.

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


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Where is the Pampena family from?

You can see how Pampena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pampena family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pampena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pampena families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Pampena's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pampena families in 1891.
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What did your Pampena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pampena. 60% of Pampena men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

What Pampena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Pampena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pampena 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Pampena. 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 37 military records available for the last name Pampena. For the veterans among your Pampena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pampena lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pampena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pampena in 1963 was 84, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pampena 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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