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Pemiell Family History

Pemiell 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: Pendell, Pesnell, Percell, Perrell, Pennell, Gemmell, Persell

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Where is the Pemiell family from?

You can see how Pemiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pemiell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pemiell families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pemiell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pemiell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pemiell 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 19 census records available for the last name Pemiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pemiell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pemiell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pemiell. For the veterans among your Pemiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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