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Pemberson Family History

Pemberson 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: Pemberton, Emberson, Peterson, Amberson, Emberton, Peerson, Petterson

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Where is the Pemberson family from?

You can see how Pemberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pemberson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pemberson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pemberson family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Pemberson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Pemberson families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Pemberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pemberson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pemberson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pemberson. For the veterans among your Pemberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pemberson lifespan?

Average Pemberson life expectancy in 1971 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pemberson 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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