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Pemsel Family History

Pemsel 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: Peel, Kessel, Peiser, Pease, Peyser, Pensyl, Hessel, Meisel, Amsel

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Where is the Pemsel family from?

You can see how Pemsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pemsel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pemsel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pemsel families living in Middlesex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pemsel's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Pemsel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pemsel 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 Pemsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pemsel. 100% of Pemsel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pemsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Pemsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pemsel 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pemsel. 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 335 military records available for the last name Pemsel. For the veterans among your Pemsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pemsel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Pemsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pemsel in 1977 was 70, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pemsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pemsel 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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