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Pembe Family History

Pembe 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: Pember, Pemble, Kemble, Pelle, Pease, Petre, Combe, Tebbe, Elbe, Emde

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Where is the Pembe family from?

You can see how Pembe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pembe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pembe family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pembe's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Pembe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pembe 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 49 census records available for the last name Pembe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pembe 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pembe. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pembe. For the veterans among your Pembe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pembe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pembe 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pembe

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