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Pemsler Family History

Pemsler 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: Peller, Hemsley, Peiser, Tessler, Demler, Pester, Semler, Peyser

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Where is the Pemsler family from?

You can see how Pemsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pemsler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pemsler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pemsler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pemsler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pemsler 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 45 census records available for the last name Pemsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pemsler 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Pemsler. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pemsler. For the veterans among your Pemsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pemsler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1989, in the United States, Pemsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pemsler in 1962 was 72, and 90 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pemsler 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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