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Pamphlin Family History

Pamphlin Surname 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: Pamplin, Camplin, Pamperin, Tamplin, Dauphin, Palin, Laughlin, Papin

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Where is the Pamphlin family from?

You can see how Pamphlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pamphlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pamphlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pamphlin families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pamphlin's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Pamphlin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Pamphlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pamphlin 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pamphlin. 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 48 military records available for the last name Pamphlin. For the veterans among your Pamphlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pamphlin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1985, in the United States, Pamphlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pamphlin in 1979 was 38, and 68 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pamphlin 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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