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Pimstone Family History

Pimstone 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: Pistone, Pipitone, Pistole, Lidstone, Stone, Preston, Winston, Liston

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Where is the Pimstone family from?

You can see how Pimstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pimstone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pimstone families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pimstone's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pimstone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Pimstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pimstone 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Pimstone. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pimstone. For the veterans among your Pimstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pimstone lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Pimstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pimstone in 1962 was 76, and 91 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pimstone 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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