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Pem Family History

Pem 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: Pei, Sem, Prem, Lem, Pen, Pee, Kem, Pew, Bem, Pea

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Where is the Pem family from?

You can see how Pem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Pem families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pem 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 Pem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pem. 58% of Pem 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
    58%
  • Miner
    43%

What Pem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pem 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Pem. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Pem. For the veterans among your Pem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pem lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Pem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pem in 1970 was 85, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pem 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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