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Pimbley Family History

Pimbley Surname Meaning

from Pimley in Uffington (Shrops) which is recorded as Pimbelega in 1182–95. The etymology of the place-name is uncertain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Pimbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pimbley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pimbley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Pimbley families living in Lancashire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Pimbley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pimbley families in 1891.
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What did your Pimbley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pimbley. 93% of Pimbley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Passenger Lists

There are 402 immigration records available for the last name Pimbley. 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 75 military records available for the last name Pimbley. For the veterans among your Pimbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pimbley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pimbley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pimbley in 1965 was 75, and 62 in 2004.

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