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Pembrook Family History

Pembrook Surname Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Pembroke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pembrook family from?

You can see how Pembrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pembrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pembrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Pembrook families living in Berkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pembrook's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Pembrook families in 1891.
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What did your Pembrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pembrook. 100% of Pembrook women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pembrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pembrook 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Pembrook. 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 328 military records available for the last name Pembrook. For the veterans among your Pembrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pembrook lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pembrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pembrook in 1960 was 23, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pembrook 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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