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Pemerton Family History

Pemerton 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, Emerton, Leverton, Peterson, Merton, Everton, Emberton

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Where is the Pemerton family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pemerton. 43% of Pemerton men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Weaver
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Pemerton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Pemerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pemerton 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Pemerton. 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 67 military records available for the last name Pemerton. For the veterans among your Pemerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pemerton lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Pemerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pemerton in 1974 was 25, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pemerton 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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