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Pimber Family History

Pimber 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: Imber, Kimber, Pember, Picker, Pinner, Pinter, Kamber, Limmer, Bieber

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Where is the Pimber family from?

You can see how Pimber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pimber family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Pimber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pimber family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Pimber's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Pimber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pimber 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 69 census records available for the last name Pimber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pimber 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pimber. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pimber. For the veterans among your Pimber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pimber lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1987, in the United States, Pimber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pimber in 1982 was 93, and 90 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pimber 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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