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Pedmell Family History

Pedmell 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: Reddell, Ledwell, Pendell, Pesnell, Percell, Perrell, Edgell, Bedell

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Where is the Pedmell family from?

You can see how Pedmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedmell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pedmell family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pedmell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Pedmell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedmell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Pedmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedmell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pedmell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pedmell. For the veterans among your Pedmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pedmell

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