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Pimshon Family History

Pimshon 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: Pichon, Pinson, Simson, Wishon, Dishon, Timson, Pilson, Simon, Bishop

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Where is the Pimshon family from?

You can see how Pimshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pimshon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Pimshon families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pimshon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Pimshon families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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